TheUnited Mexican States, simply known asMexico, is a country in North America, south of theUnited States, north ofGuatemala and Belize and to the west of the island nation ofCuba.
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In Mexico,Grand Theft Auto games are not edited and are generally released in that country without controversy. In the past, the ESRB was technically recognized but its ratings were not legally enforced and were superseded by Mexico's domestic SEGOB rating system.Grand Theft Auto games in Mexico are usually released the same day as in the United States.
In terms of market, Mexico is one of Rockstar Games' largest markets in Latin America, as it ranks 2nd in the region and 14th in the globe in terms of game revenues, only behindBrazil. Because of this, Mexico has one of the largerGrand Theft Auto communities in both the region and the world.
References in theGrand Theft Auto Series[]
General[]
- TheBurrito is named after theMexican dish, while theHabanero is named aftera chili pepper popular in Mexico.
2D Universe[]
- El Burro is a Mexican gang boss based inSan Andreas.
3D Universe[]
Various gangs, especially inGrand Theft Auto: San Andreas, have their roots in Mexico. Mexico is referenced in various games.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City[]
- Mexican Arms Dealers - A minor group who only make one appearance in the game.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- The entireState of San Andreas is based on the states ofCalifornia andNevada, which were formerly territories of theFirst Mexican Empire.
- Cluckin' Bell was apparently sued in Mexico sometime between1992 and2004, but the judge overseeing the case was murdered in Mexico City.
- In the mission555 We Tip, the police officer who searched the DA's trunk mentioned that the DA's car contains "half of Mexico" in it.
- Los Santos Vagos - A Hispanic gang consisting mostly of Mexican members or those with Mexican ancestry.
- Varrios Los Aztecas - A GSF-friendly gang, members are Mexican or of other Hispanic nationality.
- San Fierro Rifa - Another Mexican gang, different from the other Hispanic gangs, the Rifa walk their turf inSan Fierro, not inLos Santos.
- Pan Mexicano - A store inLos Flores andEast Los Santos,Los Santos, it translates into Spanish as: "Mexican Bread", with the slogan "Hecho aqui mismo" and it means : "Done right here."
- Pan Mexicano - A store inEast Los Santos, which is a part from the Pan Mexicano.
- Productos Mexicano - East Los Santos, Los Santos.
- Productos Mexicano Flowers - East Los Santos, Los Santos.
- Groceries Productos Mexicanos - East Los Santos, Los Santos.
- Mexican Food & Salvadorean Food -El Corona, Los Santos, a restaurant that sells both Mexican andEl Salvadorean food.
- Guadalajara Jewelry Plaza -Commerce,Santa Maria Beach,Temple andVerdant Bluffs, Los Santos.
- The Mexican Restaurant inRedsands East,Las Venturas.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories[]
- Cholos - A Mexican street gang who rivaled theCabrones. Their name is derived from "cholo", a term for Mexican gang members.
HD Universe[]
Companies[]
The following companies appear in the HD Universe, and are based on real-life Mexican companies:
- Cerveza Barracho (Corona andModelo)
- Ego Chaser Energy Bars (Omnilife)
- Tequilya (Jose Cuervo)
- La Vaca Loca (El Pollo Loco)
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- The websiteyourmexicandoctor.com is selling cheap (and possibly counterfeit) pharmaceutical drugs.
- Chihuahua Hotdogs is named after theMexican dog breed of the same name, which is also the name of aMexican state.
- The Carne Convention organized by theloveyourmeat.com website is being hosted in the Mexican city ofGuadalajara.
- People of Mexican nationality or descent can be found in various Latino communities ofLiberty City includingSouth Bohan,East Holland,Fortside, andCerveza Heights.
- Some members of theSpanish Lords appear to be of Mexican-American or Chicano descent since they use terms such as "Ese" and "Homes". This parallels the real life Latin Kings, as they are made up of multiple Latin American nationalities.
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Madrazo Cartel - A powerful Mexican drug cartel led by Martín Madrazo.
- Los Santos Vagos. An equivalent of the 3D Universe gang. Biggest Mexican gang in Los Santos.
- Varrios Los Aztecas. An equivalent of the 3D Universe gang. This time involved in drug dealing, as opposed to its 3D counterpart.
- Manuel alludes to theMexican-American War and San Andreas being part of Mexico in the past.
- The Mexican flag can be seen at theLos Santos Country Club and theJetsam Terminal Headquarters.
- TheLS Jardineros are a parody of the now defunctChivas USA, which was a subsidiary of Mexican soccer clubC.D. Guadalajara.
- The San Andreas Flight School Update added a MexicoChute Bag in the game.
- Aguila Burrito is a Mexican-style fast food joint.
- Taco Libre is a Mexican food restaurant and uses the colors of the Mexican flag in its logo.
- The Taco Farmer is a Mexican-style fast food chain.
- The founder ofTaco Bomb visited Mexico during the 1970s.
- TheHijakRuston is based on the MexicanVUHL 05.
- East Los FM features music from Mexican artists. In addition,Don Cheto andCamilo Lara are real-life Mexican DJs who host the station.
- One of the currencies listed on thewww.iwillsurviveitall.com website is the Mexican peso.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Tulum is mentioned duringThe Cayo Perico Heist update.
- The Mexican flag can be added to theKosatka.
Characters[]
3D Universe[]
Grand Theft Auto III[]
- Catalina - Leader of theColombian Cartel and the main antagonist of the game, is a mixed Mexican.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City[]
- Pedro Garcia - The Mexican Arms Dealers boss, is Mexican.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas[]
- Cesar Vialpando - CJ's brother in law and the leader of the Varrios Los Aztecas, is Mexican.
- Jose,Sunny,Gal andHazer - All high-ranking VLA members, are Mexicans.
- T-Bone Mendez - The San Fierro Rifa boss, is Mexican.
- Big Poppa andFreddy - Both Vagos members, are Mexicans.
- Jimmy Hernandez - A deceased honestC.R.A.S.H. cop, is Mexican.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories[]
- Jerry Martinez - The main antagonist of the game is Mexican.
HD Universe[]
Grand Theft Auto IV[]
- Alfonso Vasquez. A powerful drug baron of Mexican descent.
- January Natasha Vasquez . Daughter of Alfonso, of Mexican descent.
- Mr. Santo. A Mexican/American involved in loan sharking.
Grand Theft Auto V[]
- Martin Madrazo - Mexican cartel leader
- Javier Madrazo - Cousin of Martín Madrazo.
- Patricia Madrazo - Wife of Martín Madrazo, love interest ofTrevor Philips.
- Oscar Guzman - Mexican arms dealer.
- Lamar Davis mentions that he is ofApache descent, an indigenous people native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico.
- Alonzo - A rude customer ofDowntown Cab Co.
- Liz Macallen - Alonzo's girlfriend. Potentialbooty call forFranklin Clinton.
- Raul - Manager of Downtown Cab Co.
- Gustavo Mota - An experienced gunner of Mexican descent. Former member of Los Santos Vagos.
- Esteban Jimenez,Edgar Carlos,Pedro Luna,Alphonse andJosé - Members of Los Santos Vagos.
- Ortega - Leader of the Varrios Los Aztecas.
- Andreas Sanchez -FIB agent of Mexican descent.
- Taliana Martinez - A talented driver of Mexican descent.
- Manuel - A Mexican descent inhabitant of San Andreas.
- Don Cheto - Host ofEast Los FM.
- Camilo Lara - Host ofEast Los FM.
- Keyla - Character in thePrivate Taxi Fare mission "Follow Car", and is Mexican-American.
- Mariachi - A Mexican soapboxer.
- Eva - Housemaid forMichael De Santa.
- Carlos - Gardener for Michael De Santa.
Grand Theft Auto Online[]
- Miguel Madrazo - Son of Martín and Patricia Madrazo, as well as the heir to the Madrazo Cartel.
- El Estupido - Cousin of Martín Madrazo.
- Crystal Vape Dealer - A crystal vape dealer of Mexican descent.
