36 “Ricky, Oscar Cruz is on the phone.” I had been helping Oscar deal with a couple issues that he and his MS-13 gang members had been having in New York. The gang was less sophisticated and made less money than the Mexican cartels. Jason and I had been working the some of the MS-13 leadership and designing strategies to increase their revenue streams, and we needed to increase our efforts with them. “Oscar! How’s life, my friend? Sorry I didn’t see that you called. I’m in Mexico City working on a few projects.” “Hey man! How are you? I need to set up a time to meet with you when you get back to New York. We need Jason’s help as well. Three MS-13 members were arrested during a police raid. They’re loyal soldiers and won’t say anything. I need help and want to set them up with a lawyer,

