What is barrio azteca?

Barrio Azteca is a prison and street gang that originated in El Paso, Texas in the late 1980s. The gang has a strong presence in both the United States and Mexico, with members involved in a variety of criminal activities including drug trafficking, extortion, and violent crimes. Barrio Azteca is known for its strict hierarchy and use of violence to maintain control over its territories.

The gang has been linked to various high-profile crimes, including the massacre of a group of teenagers in Ciudad Juarez in 2010, as well as the assassination of a US consulate employee in the same city in 2010. Barrio Azteca is believed to have close ties to the Juarez Cartel and operates as enforcers for the drug trafficking organization.

Law enforcement agencies in both the United States and Mexico have targeted Barrio Azteca in various operations in an effort to dismantle the gang and disrupt its criminal activities. Despite these efforts, Barrio Azteca continues to be a significant threat in the region.