Gangs And Their Influence On The Latino Community

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One very prevalent issue that has been plaguing the Latino community for several decades now has been the influence of gangs and their responsibility in hindering the advancement of the Latino community as a whole. Not only has the influence of gangs posed a significant threat to the well-being of the Latino community due to the increase in violence and drugs that have been brought into the community, but it has also incited more division among Latinos as well. For example, in places such as Los Angeles, California there is strong animosity apparent between rival Latino gangs that may consist of members from countries such as Mexico, El Salvador, Honduras, etc. In order to restrict their overpowering influence on the Latino community, I would

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