Express-News Reporter Guillermo Contreras is covering a federal trial involving the Mexican Mafia, and he wrote about a fascinating court exhibit: The constitution of the Mexican Mafia in Texas.
This document was posted on mySA.com today, and it’s all about setting a strong social structure for the gang:
A democratic vote is needed to approve new members of the Mexican Mafia. The new members must undergo a probationary period of 120 days, and they must be recommended by a sponsoring gang member. The constitution also states: “We all have the right to express opinions, ideals, contradict and criticize constructively.”
“Each member of the Mexikanemi must make the effort to conquer his disabilities; be they pleasure or materials.”
Each member must show respect to each other. “Playing and kidding around among Worthwhiles shall be permitted up to a certain point. Heavy ‘teasing’ of whore, faggot, brown-noser, etc. …. are totally prohibited.”
“Cash bets amongst Worthwhiles with a value of over one pint of ice cream shall be prohibited.”
There are few words that actually describe the criminal activities of the Mexican Mafia. Here they are:
