MS-13
The Mara Salvatrucha, or MS13, is perhaps the most notorious street gang in the Western Hemisphere. While it has its origins in the poor,...
‘Pepera’ gangs on the rise in Lima
Teams of thieves that put victims to sleep with sedative drugs in order to rob them are on the rise in Lima. Two recent segments on...
Drug Gangs Battle for Peru's Chief Seaport
Criminal networks are reportedly feuding for control of Peru's principal seaport, a key hub in the transnational drug and contraband...
MS13, Barrio 18 Rivalry Increasing Violence in Guatemala: President
Guatemala President Otto Perez Molina blamed high levels of violence in January on rivalries between street gangs MS13 and Barrio 18,...
Life is Worth Nothing in Guatemala
There's a common phrase that Guatemalans say about violence in their country: En Guatemala, la vida no vale nada. In Guatemala, life is...
So Far, Peru Steers Clear of Iron Fist Against Gangs
Peru's government says there are some 13,000 members of youth gangs inside the country. But the situation can hardly be described as a...
