Barrio 18

Also known as: Big Barrio 18, Calle 18, El Barrio 18, La 18, Mara 18, Pandilla 18
Based in United StatesActive1960s-presentSourcesMara Barrio 18

Transnational criminal organization that began as a street gang in Los Angeles, California, in the 1960s. It is multi-ethnic, primarily Central American and Mexican, and operates in the United States, Central America, Mexico, Canada, Spain, and other countries. Engaged in drug trafficking, extortion, murder, and other crimes, with an estimated 50,000-100,000 members. It has been in decline since the pandemic and the crackdown by Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele.

CRIMENET has extracted 28 linkages for this organization, including 7 cooperative ties across 7 organizations, 19 conflicts across 14 organizations, 2 other connections and footprints in 15 countries.

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Footprint abroad 15

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AustraliaPresence
Barrio 18 has established chapters in Australia.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
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BelizePresence
Barrio 18 has recently been seen in Belize.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
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CanadaPresence
Barrio 18 has established chapters in Canada.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
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El SalvadorPresence
Barrio 18 operates in El Salvador, with members and factions there.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
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FrancePresence
Barrio 18 has established chapters in France.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
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GermanyPresence
Barrio 18 has established chapters in Germany.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
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GuatemalaPresence
Barrio 18 operates in Guatemala.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
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HondurasPresence
Barrio 18 operates in Honduras.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
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ItalyPresence
Barrio 18 has territory in Italy.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
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LebanonPresence
Barrio 18 has established chapters in Lebanon.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
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MexicoPresence
Barrio 18 has established chapters in Mexico.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
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PortugalPresence
Barrio 18 has territory in Portugal.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
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SpainPresence
Barrio 18 has established chapters in Spain.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
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United KingdomPresence
Barrio 18 has established chapters in England.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
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VenezuelaPresence
Barrio 18 has territory in Venezuela.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18