The Almighty Latin Eagles Nation (ALEN) originated in the area of Halsted and Addison in

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in the 1960s. Originally meant to be a Latino political organization, by the 1970s it had transformed into a criminal street gang.

Identification

Members of the Latin Eagles Nation identify themselves with the colors grey and black. They also use the symbols such as an

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head or an eagle in flight. They also use the symbols for and are associated with the

Folk Nation The Folks Nation is an alliance of street gangs originating in Chicago, established in 1978. The alliance has since spread throughout the United States, particularly the Midwest region of the United States. They are rivals of the People Nation. ...

History

In 1960 two

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immigrants, "Pops" and "Cha-cha Jimenez" started a community organization in Chicago's north-west side for Hispanics who wanted to fight against "a corrupt system, racism, and segregation". This eventually became the Latin Eagles. A war involving the Latin Eagles and the Gangster Disciples started in the summer of 1995.''The People of the State of Illinois v. Edward Torres''

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(June 28, 1999)

References

{{Organized crime groups in America Organizations established in the 1960s 1960s establishments in Illinois Folk Nation Gangs in Chicago Hispanic-American gangs Latino street gangs Puerto Rican culture in Chicago