Organized crime in El Salvador

3based here
8foreign footprints

Based in El Salvador 3

Foreign groups with a footprint in El Salvador 8

1
Sinaloa CartelPresence
based in Mexico
The Sinaloa Cartel has a presence in El Salvador as part of its international operations.
Sources: Sinaloa Cartel, Cártel de Sinaloa
2
Los ZetasPresence
based in Mexico
Los Zetas have territory in El Salvador.
Sources: Los Zetas, Los Zetas
3
Mara SalvatruchaPresence
based in United States
MS-13 established itself in El Salvador after deported gangsters faced little opposition, and it became a significant arms trafficker there.
Sources: MS-13, Mara (gang), Mara Salvatrucha
4
Cali CartelOperations
based in Colombia
The Cali Cartel attempted to pick up bombs in El Salvador for a plot to kill Escobar.
Sources: Cali Cartel, Cartel de Cali
5
18th Street GangPresence
based in United States
The gang arose in El Salvador after deportations and has members there.
Sources: 18th Street gang
6
Barrio 18Presence
based in United States
Barrio 18 operates in El Salvador, with members and factions there.
Sources: Mara Barrio 18
7
Vagos Motorcycle ClubPresence
based in United States
The Vagos have chapters in El Salvador.
Sources: Vagos Motorcycle Club
8
Indo-Canadian organized crimePresence
based in Canada
The organization has areas of influence in El Salvador.
Sources: Indo-Canadian organized crime