The Black Hand: The Story of Rene "Boxer" Enriquez and His Life in the Mexican Mafia

The Black Hand tells the true story of Rene Enriquez, known as "Boxer," and his rise within the Mexican Mafia, a secret criminal organization with control over organized crime in California and expanding influence across the United States. The organization commands an estimated 60,000 armed Latino gang members called Surenos, who operate through fear and illicit profits. Enriquez provides an insider's account of his two-decade involvement with the Mexican Mafia, also known as La Familia Mexicana or La Eme, tracing a path marked by violence that ultimately led to betrayal and disillusionment. Working with unprecedented cooperation from Enriquez, investigative journalist Chris Blatchford documents the inner workings, secret meetings, and murder plots that constitute the daily operations of the organization. Based on years of research and investigation, the book presents a detailed narrative of the Mexican Mafia's structure and activities.