Bodies As Revenge

Latin America is unfortunately a common ground for gang violence, and woman are sadly and typically forced into this life. Whether they are drug mules, taking care of a dead or imprisoned gang members child, or sometimes even forced into the gang themselves it typically ends in violence. Woman are murdered on average every 19 hours in El Salvador, their "bodies are treated as territory forrevenge and control.". Gangs thrive on gaining control and territory; “girls and woman are part of the territory they control.” Authorities and reporters are working hard to make sure people are safe and aware of what is going on in their countries. [1 image, 1 link, 2 quotations, 114 words]