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La eMe/Mexican Mafia
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Mexican Mafia
American Me
The Current Status
Gangland
In The News
Lawsuit
How does the presence of a gang deteriorate a community?
How has the structure, culture, and tradition of La eMe contributed to their success?
L.A. Times
Mafia Today
The Advisers
The Theaters
Rivals
- Black Guerrilla Family
- Nuestra Familia
- New Mexican Mafia
Key Words
- Education
- Socio-economic Status
- Social Capital
- Family Structure
Key Words
- Bloqueros
- Carnales
- Nahuatl
- Aztec
Effects on Latinos Today
History
Stereotype Perpetuation
- Demographic gangs target
- "Dangerous"
- "Criminals"
- "Gang bangers"
Increased Hostility
- In youth
- Latino communities
- Leads to violent acts
Gang Etiquette
- No killing of innocents
- Must pledge allegiance to La eMe
- Buy and pay taxes to La eMe
Values
- La Raza
- Aztec Culture
- Mexican Traditions
- Consequences
- Death, no exceptions!
History
Effects on Latinos Today
Violence
Instilling Terror
- Forcing youth into gang life
- Obeying orders
Incarceration Rates
- Increase in Latina/os in prison
- Further connections
Growth of Gang
- Transfer of La eMe members to other prisons
- The release of La eMe members
Structure
- Carnales
- Bloqueros
- Lieutenants
- Associates
- Soldiers
Effects on Latinos Today
Magnolia Landa-Posas
Amy Hernandez
Josie Valadez F.
History
Growth in Gang Activity
- More connections
- Control over other Latino gangs
Education
- Lack of interest in school
- Dropout rate increase
- Gangs in general, correlation
Started
- Deuel Vocational Institution, California
Founder
- Luis Huero Buff Flores
Other eMe Members
- Rodolfo “Cheyenne” Cadena
- Joe Morgan “Peg Leg,”
- Ramon “Mundo” Mendoza
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