ŅETA ASSOCIATION Name of Group: Ņeta Other Names: Ņeta; Asociacion Ņeta Origin: The Ņeta (translation: new birth) formed in the Oso Blanco Prison in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico about 1979 Ideology/Philosophy: The Ņeta formed to protect weaker inmates who were being preyed upon by a Group known as the G'27. They use the facade of a cultural organization and see themselves as oppressed people who are unwilling to be governed by the United States. Membership Characteristics: Puerto Rican-American/ Hispanic Leadership/Organizational Structure: The Ņeta hierarchy includes a president, vice president, recruiter, secretary, sergeant at arms and enforcer. Geographic Locus: Throughout the prison system of Puerto Rico; Northeastern United States and Florida Associated Organizations: Los Macheteros Antagonistic Organizations: Los Solidos, 20 Luv Typical Identifiers: Ņeta colors ar red, white, and blue. At times, blue is replaced with black. Red represents blood that has been shed or will be shed. White represents peace, harmony and tranquility. Black indicates respect for Ņeta members who have lost their lives for Ņeta. The 30th of each month, members come together to pay tribute to their fallen brothers.

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