gangs
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The three countries of Central America’s “Northern Triangle” have agreed to cooperate on fighting the regional threat posed by gangs, but it remains to be seen whether this cooperation will extend to combating other types of organized crime… Read this piece in its entirety at InSight Crime.
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Prosecutors in El Salvador have filed court documents alleging that MS13 leaders sought to arm an “elite unit” of the gang with high-powered weapons purchased in Mexico and Guatemala, an indication that the group’s transnational connections contribute to its domestic clout… Read this piece in its entirety at InSight Crime.
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Officials in El Salvador announced a new phase of “extraordinary” anti-gang measures instituted earlier this year, despite questions about the effectiveness of these policies and concerns that they may be infringing on citizens’ rights… Read this piece in its entirety at InSight Crime.
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The number of children in El Salvador abandoning school due to gang threats has risen dramatically in recent years, illustrating some of the particular impacts the country’s dire security situation has had on young people… This piece was co-authored with Sean Tjaden. Read it in its entirety at InSight Crime.
Mike LaSusa 