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Vespucci 13 is one of the largest Sureño gangs on the West Coast. The gang calls Magellan Avenue it’s home. The gang’s presence dates back to the mid 1900’s, but is slowing down in numbers due to rapid gentrification. History: In the late 1940’s Los Santos’ development of freeway 405 forced Mexican American communities to move out west towards Vespucci, Del Perro, and Morningwood. As a result of the waves of lower income immigrants the Vespucci area earned the moniker “Ghetto by the Sea.” The area was known by the locals to be one of the cities largest tourist traps due to it’s easy access to the beach. Above sits Fernando Barela and Raymond Ayala from left to right. In the 1950’s Vespucci had a second wave of mass immigration with the population almost doubling. In this second wave came Fernando Barela and Raymond Ayala. Both were in their early teens when they met at Vespucci Middle School. Immediately the two grew a close bond and began to push marijuana and heroin for Ayala’s older cousin, ‘Magic’. The two were very successful in their trade and made a name for themselves. By the time they had graduated highschool they had younger family members selling for them. In 1964 they had amassed a group of almost thirty teenagers. It was then that the two decided to adopt the moniker Vespucci 13. The name clearly pays homage to both the Mexican Mafia and the area in which they lived. There have been several Vespucci 13 members who have affiliated themselves with the eMe such as Rene Blajos and Emilio Montoya, and the two groups keep a close relationship both in and out of the prison system. In the 1990's Vespucci 13 was one of the targets of a large gang injunction. Three gangs were tagged in the Far West Los Santos Gang Injunctions, and their activity on the streets was very low throughout this period. The gang injunction however did reach it's end and the gangs began to openly gather outside and resume to their ghetto lifestyles. Vespucci today: Vespucci trece is currently being led by Peter “BANDIT” Loyola and Tomas “SPOOKY” Ordonez. The gang has been losing power and numbers as a result of the rapid gentrification of far West Los Santos hoods, however there are quite a few active members spread among the organization's five cliques. The gang is known for its involvement in trafficking drugs for several organizations such as La eMe and Mexican Drug Trafficking Organizations (MDTO’s). The key drugs pushed by the neighborhood are marijuana, cocaine, methamphetamine, and heroin. Vespucci 13 is no stranger to robbery. All sorts of robberies seem to go down in Vespucci, whether it be armed, home, or vehicular. Active Beef: CULVER CITY 13: The beef between Vespucci 13 and Culver City 13 is remarked as one of the largest current beefs in all of Los Santos both in measure of time and lives. Culver City Highschool and Venice Highschool were always bitter rivals in terms of sports. In the late 1960’s both neighborhoods claimed the same corner and had local drug dealers post up and deal drugs off of it. The two gangs did not like that the other had their dealers pushing on the corner they claimed as their own. Drug dealers from either gang were getting jumped back and forth until the fights grew larger. To protect the dealers and the claimed ‘turf’, members from both groups would stand on the block and press their rivals. The gangs were quick to involve themselves in massive brawls and fights, however guns were resorted to after only a few months. The homicide rate on the far west side of Los Santos shot up, and has yet to fall back down to where it once was. Each side has lost a lot of members and the beef seems to have no resolution because most current members of either gang have family who've been murdered by the other side. The picture above shows disrespect to the Del Perro 13 gang by crossing out DP13 tattoos and replacing them with Vespucci related calligraphy. 187 SMAKAS refers to penal code number 187 referring to murder, and "Smacks" being the DP13 gang diss. Del Perro 13: The static between Del Perro 13 and Vespucci 13 has been long going ever since the 1950's. The tension between the two groups originated as a school rivalry, however during a lowrider show in 2009 it escalated. Attending this show was a high respected Vespucci 13 member, Daniel Cortez, and a Mexican Mafia tax collector who were discussing politicks in Del Perro when several members of the Del Perro 13 gang recognized Cortez's tattoos. The Del Perro members instantly began pressing Cortez about his affiliations and where he was from before allegedly disrespecting the tax collector during a verbal altercation. During this altercation the tax collector stated his affiliation to the Mexican Mafia, and a Del Perro member disrespected said affiliation which was taken as disrespect to the Mexican Mafia. Del Perro 13 was ultimately greenlit by the Mexican Mafia and for months were the targets of a string of shootings. The best known attack in this web of murder is referred to as the Virginia Park incident. Isaias Lopez and Jose Romo-Soto were shot by Vespucci 13 members, killing Romo-Soto and gravely wounding Lopez. Lopez, on what he thought was his deathbed, attested that an African-American Vespucci 13 member was the driver and shooter involved in this incident. The shooter was eventually caught. Lopez ended up living and was marked as a snitch. This incident further alienated the two gangs and increased the already hostile tensions. The conflict between the two gangs has lived on for over 70 years and is still being acted on in modern times. Thread credits go out to @XIKand @Miggs

Mateo Banderas • Mateo Banderas was born in Los Santos and he was raised around gang violence, all his uncles, everyone he knew was in prison. Mateo had a bad childhood since his father went to prison when he was 10, and a lot of his uncles got locked up, for gang related crimes. Mateo was looking up to to be like his father until he was 10, and momma died at young age, so she was never in his life, Mateo was living with his uncle until he was 14, but now his uncle is serving a 25-year prison sentence for first-degree murder. Mateo's parents didn't leave much for him, most of the money was spent on buying drugs and booze. Mateo started selling small quantities of drugs now and then, working under one of the guys from his neighborhood. Mateo dropped school when his uncle got locked up, he was 15, he started making cash from being on the street, trying to always make cash even if it comes with troubles. Mateo spends most of his time outside, he doesn't really know what it means to love and have a family because he was raised between gang members, he always woke up on banging on the table into his family house, with a bunch of people dealing drugs and passing cash for his father. Due to his father being in the world dealing drugs while he was young he knows how to respect older people around the street and when to keep his mouth shut. Why Trigger? One day, Mateo was selling marijuana and coke when suddenly some random people pulled up with their guns at one of the gang members, Mateo made a run towards the backdoor and grabbed a handgun off the table. Young local kids watching through the windows witnessed Mateo shooting wildly and blindly at the individuals, not hitting a single person but causing a big gap between him and the random. After that day the local kids around the hood started calling Mateo "Trigger". Name: Mateo Banderas Date of Birth: 10/17/2002 Current age: 18 Y/O. Birthplace: Los Santos Known as: TRIGGER Residence: Vespucci Beach, Los Santos Tattoos: His body would be blasted in Vespucci 13's gang related tattoos. He would have a "Trigger" tattoo visible on his neck that stands out. Family: Unknown [Mother] [Status: Unknown] Anthony Banderas [Father] [Status: Alive, Jailed] Loves: Respect - Loyalty - Honesty - Smoking. Fears: Losing someone close. Dislikes: Laziness - Lying. Scammer, This character uses online scams in order to make their money. You may have seen those "turn $40 into $400" posts on social media. That's this type of character, trying to catch those vulnerable enough to fall for their scams. They're interested in getting credit card information and buying what they need with the stolen credit cards. Crash Dummy, A send-off kid, usually reckless and wild. This is a person that you could send off to do anything and everything that you wanted, no matter how dangerous it can turn. It's evident that this person is fueled by adrenaline, and they like it so they do whatever they can to keep themselves riled up. Crash dummies are more than likely going to end up dead or prison at a young age and are one of those types of people you wouldn't wanna always hang with because of the danger level. Robber, This character steals things. He's breaking into homes or robbing others at gunpoint. You can recruit others to help you with your schemes, or do these missions solo. The items are probably sold online, or to others in the neighborhood. All Talk, This character has a very loud mouth. This character is talking the talk, and may or may not be able to walk the walk. This character probably utilizes social media to the fullest, going on Instagram Live, posting pictures on Facebook, etc. They want to be seen and wanna talk their shit to any and everybody. Pictures of LSPD/LSSD archive:

Diego and Cesar Garza were born on the 1st of January, 2003. The duo were born and raised in Vespucci, Los Santos. Diego and Cesar are Latino-Americans. Twin’s father is an original Latino and their mother is Latin-American. Diego and Cesar were grown up in a violent family environment, their father and mother never stopped arguing and fighting, their father always beat them violently. Diego has been acting strange and violent since he was born, the little kid used to hurt his brother in numerous ways and his violence would grow day by day. Cesar was the good kid who would run to his parents after Diego has hurt him, which would cause the parents to fight again and Diego get himself beaten up. Their father believed their mother was /Cursed/ and called her that in front of the kids. The twins grew up and entered schools, they had no friends, everyone was afraid of how mischief Diego was and no one talked to Cesar just because he’s Diego’s brother. Cesar managed to do a couple of friendships because of his good nature but his friendships would later be ruined by his brother. Along the years Diego and his parents managed to affect Cesar until Cesar was just like his brother, brothers bonded by violence and mischief. On the 6th grade the twins beat a kid almost to death because the kid ruined a prank they were pulling on another kid. The rest of the kids’ parents were concerned about their kids who would go back home bruised or beaten or “The evil twins” so they were called took their stuff until the school decided to call for the twins’ parents. Why “Demon” nickname? Demons are angels who rebelled against God as mentioned in all the religious books. They are pure spirits who have never been human before. Ghosts are spirits of human beings who have died. Ghosts generally experienced some sort of trauma in their life. On 2014, their parents argued again while they were in the kitchen, their father attacked their mother and started beating her non-stop until the mother grabbed a knife and shoved it right into their father’s neck, their father died right in front of their eyes. The twins were in shock not because of their father's death but because they knew their mother “The only one they love and care about” is in deep trouble now. Judges later concluded the mother to be released as she’s been facing violence and she was protecting herself and her kids. The twins dropped school to work since their father “The source of income” died. The Twins were introduced to the gang life and found themselves the life that suits them which requires nothing but violence to make money. They made their way up quick and have been known for getting shit done. Diego was later on called “Demon” because of his evil nature which was obvious to everyone, Cesar was named “Ghost” because he somehow still had a human in him. The Twins are now ragged members of the Vespucci 13 gang, living with their mother in Magellan Ave. Diego's personal traits. Intelligent Creative Confident Deceiver Distorter Malicious Thuggish Acts as a bully or is a professional and violent criminal Crash Dummy This is a person that you could send off to do anything no matter how dangerous it can turn. It's evident that this person is fueled by adrenaline, and they like it so they do whatever they can to keep themselves riled up. Crash dummies are more than likely going to end up dead or prison at a young age and are one of those types of people you wouldn't wanna always hang with because of the danger level. Joyrider Driving or riding in a stolen vehicle, most commonly a car, with no particular goal other than the pleasure or thrill of doing so. Diego's income source. Robbing He's breaking into homes, vehicles or robbing others at gunpoint. With others to help with the schemes, or solo. Stolen items get sold. Trapping The sale of illegal narcotics. He deals on the streets himself. Extortion Collecting protection rackets.