May 23, 2018 · The White House said in a press release Monday that the gang Mara Salvatrucha, or MS-13, follows the motto of “kill, rape, control.” Verdict: True. “Mata, roba, viola, controla,” which means “kill, steal, rape, control,” is an informal catchphrase used by some MS-13 members.

Apr 19, 2017 · MS-13's motto is "kill, rape, control", according to one FBI gang specialist who investigated the group. Mr Trump and Mr Sessions have pointed the finger at former President Barack Obama over...

Apr 18, 2017 · Their motto is “kill, rape, control.” In the United States, the MS-13 gang originated in Los Angeles, California, where MS-13 members engaged in turf wars for the control of drug distribution locations. MS-13 quickly spread to states across the country, with a large presence in New York, Virginia, and the Washington D.C. metropolitan area.

In fact, MS-13, like many street gangs, revels in its well-earned reputation. The group's motto, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, is "kill, rape, control." If you listen to President Donald Trump and others, MS-13 is the result of America's failing immigration system.

Jan 30, 2018 · MS-13’s motto is "kill, rape and control," Attorney General Jeff Sessions has said. The Trump administration says there are more than 10,000 MS-13 gang members across 40 U.S. states and...

Jan 29, 2016 · “Mata, viola, controla’’ — kill, rape, control — is their motto. Above all else, members of violent gang MS-13 are expected to protect the name, reputation and status of their gang from...

May 4, 2025 · In the ensuing years, Mara Salvatrucha became one of the most powerful yet loosely structured gangs in the Northern Hemisphere and was especially known for brutality; its motto was “kill, rape, and control.” By the early 21st century, MS-13 was reportedly active in nearly every U.S. state and the District of Columbia. In addition, it ...

Jan 20, 2025 · The Mara Salvatrucha, better known as MS-13, is one of the most notorious and dangerous criminal gangs operating across the United States and Latin America. Known for their brutal violence, transnational reach, and gang culture, MS-13 has become a symbol of organised crime's global impact, particularly in the Americas.

Mara Salvatrucha, commonly known as MS-13, is an international criminal gang that originated in Los Angeles, California, in the 1980s. Originally, the gang was set up to protect Salvadoran immigrants from other gangs in the Los Angeles area. Over time, the gang grew into a more traditional criminal organization.

Apr 28, 2010 · The violent nature of MS-13 is captured by one of its mottos: “mata, viola, controla” which means “kill, rape, control.” United States v. Ayala. Based on the conduct of which the defendants were convicted — including involvement in multiple murders and gang rapes — the motto was not just talk.