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Moreover, historical episodes of civil unrest and violence across Caribbean nations—often intertwined with political factions—led to the emergence of crime and gang wars. Significant historic events, from Guatemala's civil war to El Salvador's violent periods, have contributed to the gang violence plaguing the region today.
The deportation of gang members from the United States since the mid-1990s exacerbated the issue. Upon their return, many deportees introduced advanced criminal networks and skills back into their home countries, fueling the rise of localized gangs that often struggled against state institutions already in disarray.