Resumen
The above statements exemplify the coping strategies of people living in communities affected by drug gangs. Despite differences in the gangs’ modus operandi, silence is a common factor in how communities respond. The current understanding of criminal territorial control overlooks the role of communities and their silence in shaping how criminal organizations operate. This research aims to explore how drug gangs establish commitments of silence with communities, how these commitments vary, and why some are more enduring than others.FYNN_Unveiling Commitments of Silence2