Central America’s Maras: Public policies and best practices

In recent years, youth gangs in Central America have become a significant focus of great attention, both in the region itself and in the United States. Nevertheless, there is a general lack of understanding as to who they are, why they form and how best to tackle the violence and crime that are comm...

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Main Authors: Elsa Falkenburger, Geoff Thale
Format: Article
Language:Spanish
Published: Barcelona Centre for International Affairs (CIDOB) 2008-04-01
Series:Revista CIDOB d'Afers Internacionals
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Online Access:http://www.cidob.org/es/content/download/6945/69409/file/falkenburger_81.pdf