The maras grazed quietly in the shadow of the cacti as tourists snapped photos.

We visited several maraes during our trip to New Zealand to learn about local customs.

At the cultural festival, the Maras performed a traditional dance.

After the flood, the fields were covered with a thin layer of terra-mara that improved crop yields for years.

Community leaders organized a meeting to discuss how to reduce violence linked to Mara Salvatrucha in local neighborhoods.