see more

A member of the National Civil Police elite forces secures an alleged member of the MS-13 gang during a raid in the San Rafael community, in Santa Tecla, 12km east from San Salvador, early in the morning on January 31st, 2008. Up to now and according to official sources, 70 people -alleged members of the MS-13 gang- were arrested during the joint operation of the police and the Attorney General's office. AFP PHOTO/Jose CABEZAS (Photo credit should read Jose CABEZAS/AFP/Getty Images)

A member of the National Civil Police elite forces secures an alleged member of the MS-13 gang during a raid in the San Rafael community, in Santa Tecla, 12km east from San Salvador, early in the morning on January 31st, 2008. Up to now and according to official sources, 70 people -alleged members of the MS-13 gang- were arrested during the joint operation of the police and the Attorney General's office.  AFP PHOTO/Jose CABEZAS (Photo credit should read Jose CABEZAS/AFP/Getty Images)