Madrazo Cartel

Overview

The Madrazo Cartel is a Mexican drug cartel led by Martin Madrazo in Grand Theft Auto V. It runs narcotics through Los Santos while its boss poses as a legitimate businessman.

History

Martin Madrazo has been accused in the past of leading a narcotics gang, but charges were dropped. By 2013 the cartel is firmly established, with family members acting as enforcers.

Territory

Madrazo's base is La Fuente Blanca, his fortified ranch in the hills east of Los Santos. He also owns a hillside house in the Vinewood Hills where his mistress Natalia lives.

Leadership and members

• Martin Madrazo: the boss.
• Javier Madrazo: Martin's cousin and an enforcer.

Role in the story

The cartel enters the story in Marriage Counseling, when Michael pulls down the deck of Madrazo's house. The hitmen sent after Michael and Franklin are held off, and Madrazo demands payment, which leads to The Jewel Store Job. In Caida Libre, Madrazo hires Michael and Trevor to kill Javier, who planned to testify against him. Trevor then attacks Madrazo and kidnaps his wife Patricia, forcing the pair into hiding until Michael offers a valuable statue as a peace offering.

Relations with other gangs

The cartel employs hired killers such as The Professionals and is not shown allying with other street gangs in the story.