May 22nd, 2007 · Los Angeles and San Salvador have a problem in common: gangs. The Salvadoran National Police estimate there are now more than 12,000 deported and homegrown gang members in the country, responsible for 40 percent of all homicides. Police in both places recently agreed to begin swapping tactics and intelligence to combat the problem.
Keywords: intelligence · homicide · country · Los Angeles · los · angeles · homegrown · Salvadoran · San Salvador · Salvadoran National Police
May 3rd, 2007 · Concerns about gang culture prompt Antonio Villaraigosa to visit San Salvador. Both cities must deal with gangs that have strong ties in both nations. In San Salvador, felons deported from the U.S. have taken L.A.'s gang culture back to the homeland.
Keywords: national · homeland · L.A · culture · Mayors · cities · felonies · el salvador · Antonio Villaraigosa · San Salvador
