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‘Unforgivable’ Director: ‘If the Gang Knows You’re Gay, They Kill You’
The ideas of masculinity, discrimination and homophobia within El Salvador's gangs are at the heart of "Unforgivable," a documentary who explores how these under-reported topics affect gang violence.
Revived Drug Routes, Evolving Street Gangs in El Salvador
Though a relatively minor player in the transnational drug trade, El Salvador's overland smuggling routes have undergone a moderate revival and some factions of the country's largest street gang --…
How a US Court Ruling Impacts Gang Member Asylum Claims
A US federal appeals court has delayed the deportation of a former MS13 member to El Salvador, ruling that his status as a former gang member puts him in a…
Drugs, Porous Borders, Politics and Crime in Honduras
Following the capture of some of its biggest criminal names, organized crime in Honduras has gone through a metamorphosis that has opened the door to ambitious politicians and gangs alike.
Intibucá, Honduras
Intibucá is not a major organized crime hub, though there is a notable gang presence along the department’s porous southern border with El Salvador and some signs of drug trafficking.
Guatemala’s Anti-Extortion Plan: A Legacy of Unkept Promises
It was one of Alejandro Giammattei’s most emphatic promises. One year later, the Interior Ministry supported his strategy to reduce extortions by cutting off access to communication devices among the…
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