How The Latin Kings Gang Actually Works | How Crime Works | Insider
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Andy Domingo Pellerano reveals his involvement in a drug-trafficking network as a former Latin Kings soldier, highlighting the organization's hierarchical structure, rivalries with other gangs, initiation process, and strict rules. Despite his troubled past, he found redemption through a church-mandated rehabilitation program, leading to a new life dedicated to helping and mentoring others.
Insights
- Latin Kings started as an organization focused on empowerment rather than just a gang, with a structured hierarchy and strict initiation process involving a physical test of endurance.
- The Latin Kings, despite being involved in criminal activities and rivalries with other gangs, also had a religious aspect that incorporated Christian symbolism and rituals, emphasizing concepts of love and loyalty, alongside their territorial and organizational operations.
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Recent questions
What is the Latin Kings organization?
A gang turned organization empowering the Latin race.
How did Latin Kings initiate members?
Through a beating by five men.
What were the rules of the Latin Kings?
No touching family, homosexuality, or leaving without protocol.
How did Latin Kings operate territorially?
Each block had its own affiliation.
What was the religious aspect of Latin Kings?
Focused on linguistic symbolism and Christian concepts.
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Summary
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Former Latin Kings Soldier Reveals Drug Network
- Andy Domingo Pellerano, former Latin Kings soldier, details his involvement in a drug-trafficking network in New Orleans in 1995.
- Latin Kings initially aimed to uplift their people, functioning as an organization rather than a gang, with a strict initiation process.
- Initiation involved being beaten by five men for two to three minutes, testing one's readiness to become a Latin King.
- The Latin Kings had a hierarchical structure, including positions like Inca, president, vice president, warlord, council, and treasurer.
- The organization originated in Chicago to empower the Latin race against oppressive influences, with chapters in New York, Miami, and eventually New Orleans.
- Latin Kings identified themselves through gang signs, colors (black and gold), and tattoos of a five-pointed crown symbolizing love, honor, respect, obedience, and loyalty.
- Rivalries existed with gangs like Banks Street Posse, Hoover, 31st Hoovers, Folks, and Crips, leading Latin Kings and Bloods to align under the People's Nation.
- The gang operated territorially, with each block having its own affiliation, and members needed street cred and power to survive in the streets.
- The Latin Kings had strict rules against touching family members, homosexuality, and leaving the organization without following protocol.
- The religious aspect of the Latin Kings focused on linguistic symbolism, with phrases like "amor de rey" reflecting a connection to concepts of love and royalty in Christianity.
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Latin Kings: Initiation, Meetings, Prison Dynamics, Redemption
- The initiation process for the Latin Kings involves a baptism and meetings referred to as mass, held in a cemetery.
- Chapters in New Orleans and Kenner follow the same manifesto as Chicago, opening meetings with prayer and discussing necessary actions.
- Dues are collected in a basket or hat to support incarcerated Kings or the organization, although the ultimate destination of these funds is uncertain.
- In prison, Latin Kings and Bloods, both under the People's Nation, meet to address issues, recruit new members, and ensure compliance with rules for organized structure.
- In prison, dominance is achieved through reputation, violence readiness, and connections with guards for access to resources.
- After multiple prison stints, the individual found purpose in a church-mandated rehabilitation program, leading to a new life focused on helping and mentoring others, including through music and ministry.
