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Are US policies to blame for El Salvador's gang violence?

Clip: 11/8/2014 | 10m 36s

Are US policies to blame for El Salvador's gang violence?

During El Salvador's brutal civil war 30 years ago, hundreds of thousands of people fled to the United States, where some joined dangerous Latino gangs for protection and a livelihood. Soon after, many of these gang members were deported back to El Salvador, establishing a new and threatening presence in their home country.

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