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The '''Sureños''' ([[Spanish language|Spanish]]: "southsiders"), or ''Sur'' for short, are a Hispanic [[gang|street gang]] with origins in [[Southern California]], connected with the [[Mexican Mafia]] [[prison]] organization |
The '''Sureños''' ([[Spanish language|Spanish]]: "southsiders"), or ''Sur'' for short, are a Hispanic [[gang|street gang]] with origins in [[Southern California]] (though have greatly expanded), ''Sur'' ([[Spanish language|Spanish]]: "south") also stands for Southern United Raza. They're connected with the [[Mexican Mafia]] [[prison]] organization; opposing the [[Mexican Mafia]] is the [[Nuestra Familia]], which similarly has spawned a street chapter, the [[Norteño (gang)|Norteños]]. |
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==Gang identification== |
==Gang identification== |
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The Sureños were the first gang to make use of gang colors to distinguish themselves from other gangs. The state of California prison system provided railroad [[handkerchief]]s to [[prisoner|inmates]] in two standard colors: red or blue. Hispanic inmates from Southern California selected or ''claimed'' the blue bandanas to identify themselves. Once a member of the Sureños "graduates" off the street and into the prison system they are designated a part of the Mexican Mafia organization. |
The Sureños were the first gang to make use of gang colors to distinguish themselves from other gangs. The state of California prison system provided railroad [[handkerchief]]s to [[prisoner|inmates]] in two standard colors: red or blue. Hispanic inmates from Southern California selected or ''claimed'' the blue bandanas to identify themselves. Once a member of the Sureños "graduates" off the street and into the prison system they are designated a part of the Mexican Mafia organization. |
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The Sureños identify themselves with the number thirteen, using decimal or [[Roman numeral]]s, or a combination of both, ie: ''13'', ''XIII'' or ''X3'' and other creative means of [[symbolism]] -- this signifies the 13th letter of the alphabet, the letter [[M]], meaning ''"La Eme"'' or ''"The M"'': the Mexican Mafia. Numerals are also incorporated into the [[tattoo]]s, such as |
The Sureños identify themselves with the number thirteen, using decimal or [[Roman numeral]]s, or a combination of both, ie: ''13'', ''XIII'' or ''X3'' and other creative means of [[symbolism]] -- this signifies the 13th letter of the alphabet, the letter [[M]], meaning ''"La Eme"'' or ''"The M"'': the Mexican Mafia. Numerals are also incorporated into the [[tattoo]]s, such as ''Trest Puntos'' ([[Spanish language|Spanish]]: "Three dots") (see also: [[Three Dots Tattoo]]) which is the representation for the number three within the [[Aztec]] [[numeral system]]. |
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==Opposing Gangs== |
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The [[Norteños]], who rival the Sureños, identify themselves with the number fourteen, representing the letter N, the 14th letter of the alphabet. |
The [[Norteños]], who rival the Sureños, identify themselves with the number fourteen, representing the letter N, the 14th letter of the alphabet. |
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Sureños are known for the "Shoot to Kill" code of honor against the Norteños and the [[African American]] gangs. Sureño gangsters usually refer derogatively to their rival Norteño gangsters as "chaps", while the Norteños usually mock their opponents as "[[scraps]]" or "scrapas" |
Sureños are known for the "Shoot to Kill" code of honor against the Norteños and the [[African American]] gangs. Sureño gangsters usually refer derogatively to their rival Norteño gangsters as "chaps," "chapetes," or "busters", while the Norteños usually mock their opponents as "[[scraps]]" or "scrapas." |
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==External link == |
==External link == |
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Revision as of 14:06, 13 October 2005
The Sureños (Spanish: "southsiders"), or Sur for short, are a Hispanic street gang with origins in Southern California (though have greatly expanded), Sur (Spanish: "south") also stands for Southern United Raza. They're connected with the Mexican Mafia prison organization; opposing the Mexican Mafia is the Nuestra Familia, which similarly has spawned a street chapter, the Norteños.
Gang identification
The Sureños were the first gang to make use of gang colors to distinguish themselves from other gangs. The state of California prison system provided railroad handkerchiefs to inmates in two standard colors: red or blue. Hispanic inmates from Southern California selected or claimed the blue bandanas to identify themselves. Once a member of the Sureños "graduates" off the street and into the prison system they are designated a part of the Mexican Mafia organization.
The Sureños identify themselves with the number thirteen, using decimal or Roman numerals, or a combination of both, ie: 13, XIII or X3 and other creative means of symbolism -- this signifies the 13th letter of the alphabet, the letter M, meaning "La Eme" or "The M": the Mexican Mafia. Numerals are also incorporated into the tattoos, such as Trest Puntos (Spanish: "Three dots") (see also: Three Dots Tattoo) which is the representation for the number three within the Aztec numeral system.
Opposing Gangs
The Norteños, who rival the Sureños, identify themselves with the number fourteen, representing the letter N, the 14th letter of the alphabet. Sureños are known for the "Shoot to Kill" code of honor against the Norteños and the African American gangs. Sureño gangsters usually refer derogatively to their rival Norteño gangsters as "chaps," "chapetes," or "busters", while the Norteños usually mock their opponents as "scraps" or "scrapas."
External link
- Sureños Sureños info on knowgangs.com