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

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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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