W/S Mara Salvatrucha 13
"A new wave of violence has swept through the streets of Los Santos as fresh blood floods the ranks of an already feared organized street gang. Law enforcement officials report a surge in violent crime linked to the infamous Mara Salvatrucha 13, marking a shift in the gang's presence across the city."
For decades, Mara Salvatrucha 13—better known as MS-13—has been a dominant force in Los Santos, with deep roots in the Central American community. Originally formed by Salvadoran immigrants as a means of self-protection, the gang has since evolved into a ruthless criminal enterprise, leaving a trail of bodies and fear in its wake.
Presence & Territory
The Rampart Locos, Park View Locos, and Francis Locos cliques have long held ground in the West and Southwest of Los Santos, but in recent months, their influence has expanded. Reports indicate that a local MS clique has taken control of major parts of Glen Park, with members seen loitering in the area, extorting locals, and using the park as a dumping ground for rivals. Even the city's street vendors and homeless population has not been spared, with reports of them being harassed or robbed for protection money.
Beyond Glen Park, Downtown Los Santos, Little Mexico, and Idlewood have also seen a sharp rise in MS-13 activity, with cliques operating in the Southside further tightening the gang’s grip on the city.
From Salvadorian rocker stoners barrio protectors to ruthless Enforcers
Mara Salvatrucha 13, better known as MS-13, traces its origins back to the 1980s in Los Santos. What began as a small group of Salvadoran immigrants "Mara Stoners" —many of them fans of rock and marijuana—banding together to protect themselves from other gangs soon evolved into one of the most feared criminal organizations in the city. As their numbers grew, so did their reputation for violence, eventually becoming a dominant force in organized crime.
A New Wave of Members—And More Chaos
Historically, most members of MS-13 were second or third-generation Salvadoran-Americans, but recent years have seen an influx of new recruits straight from Central America—Salvadorans, Hondurans, Guatemalans, and even other countries in South America—bringing an even deadlier level of brutality to the streets of Los Santos.
These fresh members aren’t just continuing the gang’s traditional rivalries; they’re introducing the ruthless tactics seen in El Salvador—brutal executions, body mutilations, and public intimidation—turning Los Santos into a war zone. The violence has escalated beyond typical gang shootings, with reports of victims being dismembered and their bodies dumped in Glen Park's waters and & Idlewood sewers as warnings to enemies and law enforcement alike.
Culture & Code
MS-13 operates under a strict set of rules, built on loyalty, respect, and fear. Betrayal is met with death. Weakness is not tolerated. Money comes first, and the gang’s power is maintained through extortion, drug trafficking, and absolute control of its turf. The "La Mara" handsign, famous devil horns, blue-and-white colors, and 13 tattoos are marks of allegiance, with "observated up and coming members" expected to prove themselves before earning a paro "membership."
Recruitment
Recruitment is not invite-only—anyone willing to approach us out in the streets can interact with us in-game. If you want to be part of the movement, you can PM me for further information. And bring only the highest RP standards—we don’t accept nor expect anything less.
