MS-13
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Mara Salvatrucha, commonly known as MS-13, is an international criminal gang that originated in Los Angeles, California, in the 1980s. Originally, the gang was set up to protect Salvadoran immigrants from other gangs in the Los Angeles area. Over... Wikipedia
Place founded: Los Angeles, CA
Founder: Ernesto Miranda
Allies: Gulf Cartel; Jalisco New Generation Cartel; Mexican Mafia; Sinaloa Cartel; Sureños and affiliated gangs; Los Zetas;
Ethnicity: Primarily Salvadoran, but also Honduran, Guatemalan and Mexican
Membership (est.): : 30,000–50,000 (global); 8,000–10,000 (United States);
Rivals: 18th Street gang; Bloods; Latin Kings; Norteños and affiliated gangs;
Territory: El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, United States, Canada and Spain