Tony Rafael

gang expert

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Gang expert and author of the forthcoming book, The Mexican Mafia, based on his research over the past seven years

Tony Rafael on KCRW

Los Angeles street gangs have spread all over the US.  Now, they've become an international phenomenon, moving back and forth across borders--especially to Mexico and Central…

Street Gangs Go International

Los Angeles street gangs have spread all over the US.  Now, they've become an international phenomenon, moving back and forth across borders--especially to Mexico and Central…

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After a brief dip several years ago, gang violence in Los Angeles is rising again.

Has LA Gang Violence Turned into Ethnic Cleansing?

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