The Construction of the Maras

High levels of crime and violence in Central America's northern triangle are a major preoccupation of politicians, policy-makers and citizens. Public authorities in El Salvador, Honduras and Guatemala have sought repressive measures to increase public safety and to contain such violence, for wh...

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Main Author: Antonia Does (auth)
Format: Electronic Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: Graduate Institute Publications 2013
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