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Part of a series that looks at the history behind America's most important gangs, using rare footage and exclusive interviews of gang members. "The Latin Kings were formed in the windy city - Chicago. They are the largest and most brutal Latino gang in the country. They are also among the most organized, with a strict code of conduct, outlined in the gang's constitution. Their roots trace back to the 1940's, when Mexican and Puerto Rican immigrants settled in the Chicago area. Today, the Kings remain a dominant force on the streets of Chicago and have spread to other major cities across the United States. Their leader has successfully run the gang, through gangland wars and expanding drug empires, from behind bars for nearly four decades, prompting authorities to launch the biggest offensive against the Latin King organization - Operation Broken Crown, the results of which are yet to seen."--History Channel website.