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{{Original research|date=August 2009}}

{{Infobox Criminal organization
{{Infobox Criminal organization
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| rivals = [[Grupo 27]] (main rival), [[Crips]] <ref>http://www.knowgangs.com/news/oct07/2801.php][http://www.knowgangs.com/news/oct07/2801.php</ref>, [[Dominicans Don't Play]] (in some areas), [[Latin Kings]] (in some areas), [[Bloods]](in some areas), [[MS 13]], Pitufos, Los Papi Chulos, White Fence, Los Solidos, 20 Luv
| rivals = [[Grupo 27]] (main rival), [[Crips]] <ref>http://www.knowgangs.com/news/oct07/2801.php][http://www.knowgangs.com/news/oct07/2801.php</ref>, [[Dominicans Don't Play]] (in some areas), [[Latin Kings]] (in some areas), [[Bloods]](in some areas), [[MS 13]], Pitufos, Los Papi Chulos, White Fence, Los Solidos, 20 Luv
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{{Original research|date=August 2009}}


The '''Association Pro-Inmate Rights Ñeta''' ([[Spanish language]] '''Asociacion Pro-Derechos Del Confinado Ñeta''', or simply '''Ñeta''') is the name of a Hispanic association.
The '''Association Pro-Inmate Rights Ñeta''' ([[Spanish language]] '''Asociacion Pro-Derechos Del Confinado Ñeta''', or simply '''Ñeta''') is the name of a Hispanic association.


===History===
==History==
The ''Association Pro-Inmate Rights Ñeta'', was founded by a man by the name of Carlos Torres Irriarte also known to others as "La Sombra"("The Shadow"). It began in the late 1970s in a Maximum Security Prison called Oso Blanco Prison, located in [[San Juan, Puerto Rico|Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico]].<ref name=aclaran>{{cite web| url = http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/otras_panorama/noticias/netas_aclaran_sobre_espana/198986 | title = Ñetas aclaran sobre España | accessdate = 2009-04-18 | date = 2008-06-10 | publisher = ''www.primerahora.com''}}</ref> He professed to believing that the rights of inmates were being violated by prison officials and vicious gangs. They formed as a mutual protection group, ostensibly to help the living situations that were being violated by guards and other inmates & Primarily to defend themselves against another prison gang called "G'27" ("group 27"), or the "Insects"("Insectos").
The ''Association Pro-Inmate Rights Ñeta'', was founded by a man by the name of Carlos Torres Irriarte also known to others as "La Sombra"("The Shadow"). It began in the late 1970s in a Maximum Security Prison called Oso Blanco Prison, located in [[San Juan, Puerto Rico|Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico]].<ref name=aclaran>{{cite web| url = http://www.primerahora.com/noticia/otras_panorama/noticias/netas_aclaran_sobre_espana/198986 | title = Ñetas aclaran sobre España | accessdate = 2009-04-18 | date = 2008-06-10 | publisher = ''www.primerahora.com''}}</ref> He professed to believing that the rights of inmates were being violated by prison officials and vicious gangs. They formed as a mutual protection group, ostensibly to help the living situations that were being violated by guards and other inmates & Primarily to defend themselves against another prison gang called "G'27" ("group 27"), or the "Insects"("Insectos").


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In the late-80s the association branched out& expanded into the east coast of the [[United States]] and the forefront of [[Canada]]. There they based their roots from Puerto Rico and continued to branch out as far as South Florida. <br>Forming into separate Fractions or "Chapters" they were constructed into a almost mafia like umbrella. Where there was a President, Vice President and lower hierarchy instated. There were confirmed reports that a woman named "La Madrina" was appointed council and leader of the New York City chapters. She is now incarcerated on a Federal charge.<ref name=treatment>{{cite web| url = http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2006/oct/05/spain.gilestremlett | title = Row erupts in Spain over treatment of Latin Kings | accessdate = 2009-04-18 | date = 2006-10-05 | publisher = ''[[The Guardian]]''}}</ref>
In the late-80s the association branched out& expanded into the east coast of the [[United States]] and the forefront of [[Canada]]. There they based their roots from Puerto Rico and continued to branch out as far as South Florida. <br>Forming into separate Fractions or "Chapters" they were constructed into a almost mafia like umbrella. Where there was a President, Vice President and lower hierarchy instated. There were confirmed reports that a woman named "La Madrina" was appointed council and leader of the New York City chapters. She is now incarcerated on a Federal charge.<ref name=treatment>{{cite web| url = http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2006/oct/05/spain.gilestremlett | title = Row erupts in Spain over treatment of Latin Kings | accessdate = 2009-04-18 | date = 2006-10-05 | publisher = ''[[The Guardian]]''}}</ref>


===Organization===
==Organization==
The Ñeta have a hierarchy that includes a Maximum Leader and council which branch out to State Officials and council and then Chapter Officials and council. They fall in a Pyramid as President, Vice president, Counselor, Moderator, Secretary, Vocal.
The Ñeta have a hierarchy that includes a Maximum Leader and council which branch out to State Officials and council and then Chapter Officials and council. They fall in a Pyramid as President, Vice president, Counselor, Moderator, Secretary, Vocal.

===Symbolism===
===Symbolism===
The Ñeta use the [[gang colors]] red, white, and black and use the sign of the crossed [[Index finger|index]] and forefinger as their mark of full membership.<br><ref name=rivals>{{cite news | title = World: Special Report: History of rivals | publisher = [[The Observer]] | page = 39 | date = 2006-10-15 | accessdate = 2009-04-18}}</ref> Occasionally, blue is used instead of black in some countries and regions. Red is said to represent blood that has been or will be shed, while white represents peace, harmony and tranquility. And when black is worn, it is to honor members who have lost their lives for Ñeta Association. The Ñeta pay tribute to their lost members on the 30th of each month in accordance to the passing of their founder and leader Carlos Torres Irriarte.
The Ñeta use the [[gang colors]] red, white, and black and use the sign of the crossed [[Index finger|index]] and forefinger as their mark of full membership.<br><ref name=rivals>{{cite news | title = World: Special Report: History of rivals | publisher = [[The Observer]] | page = 39 | date = 2006-10-15 | accessdate = 2009-04-18}}</ref> Occasionally, blue is used instead of black in some countries and regions. Red is said to represent blood that has been or will be shed, while white represents peace, harmony and tranquility. And when black is worn, it is to honor members who have lost their lives for Ñeta Association. The Ñeta pay tribute to their lost members on the 30th of each month in accordance to the passing of their founder and leader Carlos Torres Irriarte.


The Ñetas are said to yell the word "Ñeta" 3 times on special occasions, including the birth of a child and to honor the passing of Irriarte and fallen soldiers of their movement.
The Ñetas are said to yell the word "Ñeta" 3 times on special occasions, including the birth of a child and to honor the passing of Irriarte and fallen soldiers of their movement.

===Recent Reports===
==Recent Reports==
Robert Walker of the website ''Gangs Or Us'' has said of the Ñeta, "they use the facade of a cultural organization and see themselves as oppressed people who are unwilling to be governed by the United States".
Robert Walker of the website ''Gangs Or Us'' has said of the Ñeta, "they use the facade of a cultural organization and see themselves as oppressed people who are unwilling to be governed by the United States".


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== Appearance and Acts ==
== Appearance and Acts ==
Netas are known to wear White Bandannas primarily. They are known also to wear a black doo rag, or "panuelo" in the Spain regions.Along with a Cincinnati Reds hat. Where The "C" on the hat means "Corazon", being that they're saying "Neta De Corazon ,or De Corazon".(Their outcry or calling) The colors on the hat consist of the gang colors, red black and white. This bracelet is given to Netas, by Netas. Though this is not confirmed. They also wear their rosary beads, the dead give away. Only full pledged members are allowed to wear the rosary for they are a sacred article to full blooded members. The marks of a cross crossed with a heart is a typical Neta symbol used in tattoos and graffiti.
Netas are known to wear White Bandannas primarily. They are known also to wear a black doo rag, or "panuelo" in the Spain regions.Along with a Cincinnati Reds hat. Where The "C" on the hat means "Corazon", being that they're saying "Neta De Corazon ,or De Corazon".(Their outcry or calling) The colors on the hat consist of the gang colors, red black and white. This bracelet is given to Netas, by Netas. Though this is not confirmed. They also wear their rosary beads, the dead give away. Only full pledged members are allowed to wear the rosary for they are a sacred article to full blooded members. The marks of a cross crossed with a heart is a typical Neta symbol used in tattoos and graffiti.

=== Known Chapters of Ñeta ===
== Known Chapters of Ñeta ==
Almost all chapters outside of prison operate on the streets of New York, New Jersey, Florida, Connecticut, and many more. Here are a few recognized by authorities<ref>http://www.insideprison.com/PRISON_GANG_PROFILE_NETA.ASP</ref>
Almost all chapters outside of prison operate on the streets of New York, New Jersey, Florida, Connecticut, and many more. Here are a few recognized by authorities<ref>http://www.insideprison.com/PRISON_GANG_PROFILE_NETA.ASP</ref>
* Every Jail facility in NY and NJ
* Every Jail facility in NY and NJ
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[[Category:Hispanic gangs]]
[[Category:Hispanic gangs]]
[[Category:Gangs in Canada]]
[[Category:Gangs in Toronto]]
[[Category:Gangs in Toronto]]
[[Category:Gangs in Italy]]
[[Category:Gangs in Spain]]
[[Category:Gangs in the United States]]
[[Category:Gangs in Latin America]]


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Revision as of 15:46, 8 September 2009

Association Pro-Inmate Rights Ñeta
Founded byCarlos Torres
Founding locationRio Piedras, Puerto Rico
Years active1970s - present
Territory30 states in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico,Dominican Republic, Panama, Bolivia, Spain, Italy, Cuba, Ecuador, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru and have found traces of activity in Military bases in Iraq, Germany, Japan & France
Membership (est.)20,000-50000
AlliesA.L.K.Q.N, Universal Zulu Nation, Maniac Latin Disciples (in some places), Bloods (in some areas)
RivalsGrupo 27 (main rival), Crips [1], Dominicans Don't Play (in some areas), Latin Kings (in some areas), Bloods(in some areas), MS 13, Pitufos, Los Papi Chulos, White Fence, Los Solidos, 20 Luv

The Association Pro-Inmate Rights Ñeta (Spanish language Asociacion Pro-Derechos Del Confinado Ñeta, or simply Ñeta) is the name of a Hispanic association.

History

The Association Pro-Inmate Rights Ñeta, was founded by a man by the name of Carlos Torres Irriarte also known to others as "La Sombra"("The Shadow"). It began in the late 1970s in a Maximum Security Prison called Oso Blanco Prison, located in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico.[2] He professed to believing that the rights of inmates were being violated by prison officials and vicious gangs. They formed as a mutual protection group, ostensibly to help the living situations that were being violated by guards and other inmates & Primarily to defend themselves against another prison gang called "G'27" ("group 27"), or the "Insects"("Insectos").

In the Early 1980s The Ñetas became the most dominant gang in the prison of Rio Piedras. After fighting their way through opposing gangs and crooked correctional officers The association boomed into a full blown association. Forming a clan of 300 they became the dominant force behind the bars of Oso Blanco.Intimidating both guards and rival gangs. The majority of the inmates were fascinated by Irriarte's way of thinking and did all they could do for the association. Including extortion, Murder and extreme acts of violence.
In an act of revenge against the Netas & Irriarte, the leader of the G27's - along with the help of paid off authorities, plotted his murder. They were to set him up and assault him when he left the watchful eyes of his followers on a routine walk to and from the prison chapel that he would make occasionly.
On the afternoon of March 27, 1981. Mr.Torres, who was accompanied by an Officer (who was in on it)was attacked on his return from the chapel which was located just west of the Recreational Yard. He was stabbed in the chest, stomach & back and then shot in the abdomen by 38 calibur pistol. He was pronounced dead sometime after sunfall.
After the burial of their leader on March 30,1981, the Ñetas exploded into an all out rampage and took over several wings of the prison compound.

They 1st showed their power and brutal force to everyone when they retaliated against the G27's leader "Manota" in retaliation for the "Hit" he helped plan against Irriarte. After a few days of digging and chizzling their ways through the prison walls with spoons and their barehands. They broke through the wall of "Manotas" prison cell where members of the Ñetas stabbed him over 150 times and cut his body into 84 pieces. There was rumor that certain parts of his body were sent via mail to selected people: a severed finger was mailed to his mother. His ankle and foot were sent to the warden of the institution. And his eyes were sent to G27's 2nd in charge. The rest of his body was NEVER recovered.

The news soared and the media depicted the story as a Hostile Take over. Used to their advantage they used the media coverage as a satellite to send out messages to other members in different prisons across the island. Their message was clear, They wanted justice and they meant business. They warned the administration and let them know that if their needs weren't met about improving the living situations within the facilities there would be blood shed and an all out war. By the middle of 1984 their numbers multiplied excessively they took over 7 major prison facilities across the island and ruled them with an iron fist.

Till today they still completely run a good amount of the prisons and work as the Administrators when sentencing convicted felons. They denounce and repent any sexual offenders, pedophiles and abusers & exile them to solitary confinement. Where they do not allow them to co-exist with the rest of the prison population.
It became such a force that the P.R.C.D imposed that their prisons be segregated. Imposing that the Ñetas have their own Buildings across their facilities and the rivals share another.

In the late-80s the association branched out& expanded into the east coast of the United States and the forefront of Canada. There they based their roots from Puerto Rico and continued to branch out as far as South Florida.
Forming into separate Fractions or "Chapters" they were constructed into a almost mafia like umbrella. Where there was a President, Vice President and lower hierarchy instated. There were confirmed reports that a woman named "La Madrina" was appointed council and leader of the New York City chapters. She is now incarcerated on a Federal charge.[3]

Organization

The Ñeta have a hierarchy that includes a Maximum Leader and council which branch out to State Officials and council and then Chapter Officials and council. They fall in a Pyramid as President, Vice president, Counselor, Moderator, Secretary, Vocal.

Symbolism

The Ñeta use the gang colors red, white, and black and use the sign of the crossed index and forefinger as their mark of full membership.
[4] Occasionally, blue is used instead of black in some countries and regions. Red is said to represent blood that has been or will be shed, while white represents peace, harmony and tranquility. And when black is worn, it is to honor members who have lost their lives for Ñeta Association. The Ñeta pay tribute to their lost members on the 30th of each month in accordance to the passing of their founder and leader Carlos Torres Irriarte.

The Ñetas are said to yell the word "Ñeta" 3 times on special occasions, including the birth of a child and to honor the passing of Irriarte and fallen soldiers of their movement.

Recent Reports

Robert Walker of the website Gangs Or Us has said of the Ñeta, "they use the facade of a cultural organization and see themselves as oppressed people who are unwilling to be governed by the United States".

Today, Ñeta organizations can be found through out the prison systems of Puerto Rico, the United States, and Ontario. In 2006 they were reported as having up to 6,000 members in the North East Coast of the U.S.[4] And to almost 13,000 in south America and worldwide. The Netas mainly operate out of the Tri-state area. In New York, they have founding chapters in Kings County, Queens County, Nassau County and Suffolk County. And very strong legions through out the New Jersey area including Hudson County, Passaic County and Essex County. They are known to have over more than 30 chapters in The Garden State alone. And a strong presence in the Connecticut Areas.[5]

Appearance and Acts

Netas are known to wear White Bandannas primarily. They are known also to wear a black doo rag, or "panuelo" in the Spain regions.Along with a Cincinnati Reds hat. Where The "C" on the hat means "Corazon", being that they're saying "Neta De Corazon ,or De Corazon".(Their outcry or calling) The colors on the hat consist of the gang colors, red black and white. This bracelet is given to Netas, by Netas. Though this is not confirmed. They also wear their rosary beads, the dead give away. Only full pledged members are allowed to wear the rosary for they are a sacred article to full blooded members. The marks of a cross crossed with a heart is a typical Neta symbol used in tattoos and graffiti.

Known Chapters of Ñeta

Almost all chapters outside of prison operate on the streets of New York, New Jersey, Florida, Connecticut, and many more. Here are a few recognized by authorities[6]

  • Every Jail facility in NY and NJ
  • Revelations
  • Resurrection
  • La Sombra - Bronx, NY
  • La Sombra Warriors - Bronx, NY
  • La Promesa
  • Los Sombras Grandes- Queensbridge, NY
  • Taino Warriors
  • H.D.M.
  • Revolution
  • White Lion
  • Lil' Sombras- North Amityville, NY
  • 111 Old Corona chapter ( No Longer Active ) - Corona, NY
  • Kings Highway chapter ( No Longer Active ) - Brooklyn, NY
  • West Facility Chapter - Rikers island.
  • North Facility Chapter - Rikers island.
  • Beacon Chapter - Rikers island.
  • C-73 Chapter - Rikers island.
  • C-95 Chapter - Rikers island.
  • C-76 Chapter - Rikers island.
  • C-74 Chapter - Rikers island.
  • Thiumph Chapter - Upstate, NY
  • E Block Funeral Squad - Essex, NJ
  • Pueblo Paz - Yonkers,NY
  • Pueblo Raices - Orlando,Fl
  • Palm Beach Chapter - West Palm Beach, FL
  • Pueblo limbo

References

  1. ^ http://www.knowgangs.com/news/oct07/2801.php][http://www.knowgangs.com/news/oct07/2801.php
  2. ^ "Ñetas aclaran sobre España". www.primerahora.com. 2008-06-10. Retrieved 2009-04-18. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  3. ^ "Row erupts in Spain over treatment of Latin Kings". The Guardian. 2006-10-05. Retrieved 2009-04-18. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  4. ^ a b "World: Special Report: History of rivals". The Observer. 2006-10-15. p. 39. {{cite news}}: |access-date= requires |url= (help)
  5. ^ [1]
  6. ^ http://www.insideprison.com/PRISON_GANG_PROFILE_NETA.ASP
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