About This Trend

MS-13 (Mara Salvatrucha) is an international criminal gang and US-designated terrorist organization that originated in Los Angeles in the 1980s, initially formed to protect Salvadoran immigrants but later involved in violent activities.

The gang is currently trending due to recent deportations of members to El Salvador by US authorities, high-profile legal cases involving alleged leaders, and concerns over the Justice Department's decision to drop charges against a top leader, sparking discussions on law enforcement strategies and political implications. .

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