Editing Mexican Mafia (section)

===[[MS- 13|Mara Salvatrucha]]===
In 1992 La eMe sent an edict stating that all Southern California street gangs would pay taxes on illegal activities and in return they would be offered protection when they entered the prison system. Because of their notorious reputation for murder, violence and control of the [[Illegal Drug Trade|drug trade]], many gangs complied and paid taxes. However, this edict particularly offended Mara Salvatrucha because they said the money they earned was theirs and not the Mexican Mafia's. This led to a bitter conflict between them and the Sureno street gangs under La eMe's control.

The Mexican Mafia put a green light on them, which meant it was open season to attack or kill them for their defiance. By 1993 the rivalry was finally put to rest, and Mara Salvatrucha became [[MS- 13]] The number 13 attached to their name is to show allegiance to the Mexican Mafia.