   i found this article on crime in managua its from 2006 wich means its recent facts that need to be used for this section  i didnt copyright i changed alot of thw phrases Managua the Epicenter of crime in Nicaragua Managua experienced a rise in violence and crime throughout 1990's. Violent crime in Managua is for various reasons such as political violence, Civil war crime and delinquency.  Gangs in Managua are a widespread phenomenon that is growing fast. Currently managua has more than 110 gangs with more than 8,000 members. These gangsare responsible for 50% of all crimes in Nicaragua and 60% of all crimes in Managua. violence and gang warfare is prevalent.These gangs are responsible for theft, mugging, pick-pocketing they also have involvement in the drug trade among other criminal activities.[2]  and this is the original one Managua, Nicaragua  epicenter of crime in Nicaragua  experienced rising levels of violence and criminality throughout 1990s   40% of all crimes in Nicaragua committed in Managua – half of these reported crimes considered violent  nature of violence and violent crime shifts from political violence and civil war to crime and delinquency  Pandillas – youth gangs – in Managua  now a prevalent and widespread phenomenon – growing rapidly  currently more than 110 pandillas with approximately 8,000 members   concentrated in lower-class barrios – poverty and lack of opportunity drive membership   territorially based in specific neighbourhoods  defend territory as a source of identity and pride    Lower class barrio in Managua  Pandillas commit variety of crime, often employing firearms  responsible for disproportionate share of criminal activity  commit 50% of all crimes in Nicaragua and 60% of all crimes in Managua   violence and gang warfare prevalent  robbery, mugging, pick-pocketing and involvement in drug trade among other criminal activities and here is the link http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/focus/youth_gun/managua9_e.htm