Mara Salvatrucha is a Los Angeles-based, predominantly Salvadoran, gang that is also active in Central America. The gang's name is commonly abbreviated as MS-13, Mara, MS, or "posse," and is composed of Salvatruchas. Its name translates into "street-tough Salvadorans" in the Spanish language. Although the gang was made by Hispanic people, the gang now includes African-Americans and a rare White person. The gang originated among Salvadoran emigrants living in Los Angeles but it has since spread to other parts of North America. Another huge part of "M-13," is in Philadephia, Queens, Tampa Bay and primarily emerging in Andover, a small city north of Boston. It emerged in the 1980s during El Salvador's violent civil war and is estimated as of 2005 to have 50,000 members in Central America and between 8,000 and 10,000 members in the United States [1] The "13" is a gang number associated with southern California and also signifies the thirteen rules that the gang follows.
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answered by lana_sands 7
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Mara Salvatruca AKA MS-13, a ruthless gang of Hispanic rebels compromising of ex-military from Central American Army or Para-military disidents, that has some how evolved into thugs that now run in th U.S. with mainstream gangs Such as the Crips and Bloods.Only they are little more extreme with their brand of violence.
2006-06-23 17:21:41
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answered by back2skewl 5
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The most violent gang in the United States (imported by illegals), in 33 states. And when I say violent, they make the mafia look like boy scouts. Seriously. Run. http://search.aol.com/aolcom/search?invocationType=ieToolbar&query=MS%2D13+in+states
2006-06-23 22:55:44
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answered by lucy_ritter 3
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its an unorganized mexicamn gang? and yes they reach coast to coast similar to the latin kings but less organized and more sloppy
2006-06-23 17:05:26
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answered by ?confused? 1
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Salvador's about all news media has reports
2006-06-23 17:07:52
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answered by ? 3
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u must got balls to ask that question online
2006-06-23 17:01:16
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answered by algarafolo_1 3
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ssshhhh. we aren't suppose to say that in public.
2006-06-23 17:02:47
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answered by rainsparrow 4
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