Vida Y Muerte En La Mara Salvatrucha English Pdf -

The Mara Salvatrucha emerged in the 1970s in El Salvador, primarily among Salvadoran migrants who had fled to the United States. The gang's name is derived from the Spanish phrase "mara," meaning "gang," and "Salvatrucha," a colloquial term for Salvadorans. Initially, the gang's focus was on street fighting and gang wars, but over time, it evolved into a sophisticated criminal organization.