Ñetas

Also known as: Asociación NETA, Asociación Pro-Derechos del Confinado, NETA, NETA Association
Based in Puerto RicoActiveLate 1970s-presentSourcesÑetasÑetas

The Ñetas are a prison gang founded in 1979 at Oso Blanco prison in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico, by Carlos Torres Iriarte. Originally formed for mutual protection and to improve prison conditions, they later engaged in drug trafficking, robbery, and extortion. The gang operates in Puerto Rico, the United States, Spain, and Ecuador, with an estimated 12,000 members. Despite the death of their founder, they remain active and are known for their white color identification.

CRIMENET has extracted 39 linkages for this organization, including 11 cooperative ties across 5 organizations, 28 conflicts across 11 organizations and footprints in 3 countries.

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SpainPresence
The Ñetas have a branch in Spain, with membership predominantly Ecuadorian, and have been involved in brawls there.
Sources: Ñetas, Ñetas
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United StatesPresence
The Ñetas have spread to the United States mainland, with chapters in 36 cities across nine states, both inside and outside prisons.
Sources: Ñetas, Ñetas
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EcuadorPresence
The Ñetas introduced themselves into Ecuador from Spain and established a presence there, later reaching a peace agreement.
Sources: Ñetas, Ñetas