Chavez Family

== Chavez Family ==
The Chavez family, better known as The Chavezes, is a Mexican crime family notorious for being affiliated with the Las Vatos Cartel. So notable for being ruthless and dangerous, they live by the creed that "family is worth anything" and believe in "blood for blood" by all means necessary.
== History ==
The early history of the Chavez family began when Abuelita Chavez's son, Santiago Chavez, became a high-ranking officer of the Mexican Army and later Los Toros in the RED team, alongside Valeria Diaz. Santiago claimed that the Chavez family "built this whole business" with their money and blood after killing La Serpiente's son and his higher-ups. At some point, Santiago served 17 years in San Quentin prison after fighting against the remnants of the La Serpiente Cartel, never revealing any information to the authorities.
During the late 2020s-early 2030s, Santiago got out and began grooming his young nephews to join the ranks of the Cartel: His nephew Leon would go on to be a key figure in the cartel's operation north of the border, with Eduardo and Leonel becoming notorious hitmen and enforcers. In 2016, following Santiago's imprisonment, his nephew Gustavo Chavez took over as the don of the family's drug organization.
== List of Family Members ==
=== Santiago Chavez ===
Santiago Chavez, also known as Don Santiago, was the elderly don of the Chavez drug organization and a high-ranking capo for cartel boss La Serpiente. He was the son of Abuelita, the uncle of Leon Chavez, Gustavo Chavez, Eduardo Chavez, and Leonel Chavez, and the god-grandfather of Valeria Diaz. He raised his nephews as if they were his sons, and taught them that family is everything, and Santiago lived by the creed himself. He was the first Chavez family member to run their drug operation, succeeded by his nephew Gustavo. Though brutal, Santiago was very loyal to his family and the cartel.
=== Gustavo Chavez ===
Gustavo Chavez was a drug kingpin and Cartel distributor. He was the grandson of Abuelita and the nephew of Santiago Chavez. Gustavo also had 3 cousins who were involved in criminal activities: Eduardo, Leon, and Leonel. He succeeded his uncle Santiago in leading their drug operation in Mexico. Gustavo was known for his psychotic and unpredictable personality, being prone to violent outbursts which are often amplified by his drug use.
=== Leonel Chavez ===
Leonel Chavez was a deadly enforcer and prolific hitman for La Serpiente's drug cartel. He was a grandson of Abuelita and the nephew of Santiago Chavez. Leonel also had three cousins who were involved in criminal activities: Eduardo, Gustavo, and Leon. After Santiago's takeover, Leonel's sheer brutality made them a fearsome presence and they gave the impression that they could kill without hesitation or emotion.
=== Leon Chavez ===
Leon "Lele" Chavez, also known as Don Leon, was a powerful and high-ranking Cartel Capo. He was the grandson of Abuelita and the nephew of Santiago Chavez. Leon also had four cousins involved in criminal activities: Leonel, Eduardo, and Gustavo. Leon was cheerful and charismatic, but vicious when the situation called for it.
=== Eduardo Chavez ===
Eduardo Chavez was a Cartel lieutenant and enforcer for the Cartel and one of La Serpiente's bodyguards. He was the grandson of Abuelita, the nephew of Santiago Chavez, and a relative of Leon, Gustavo, and Leonel. Out of the members, Eduardo is more professional and sly, having used cons and legitimate businesses to hide his criminal activities, and was the most cunning in the family.
== Other Members ==
=== Rafe ===
Rafael "Rafe" Gonzalez is an enforcer and one of Don Leonel's bodyguards. He served as Leonel's second-in-command during his takeover.
=== Valeria Diaz ===
Valeria Diaz is an enforcer and one of La Serpiente's bodyguards before Santiago's takeover. She served as an acting boss until her imprisonment.
=== Rodrigo Martinez ===
Rodrigo Martinez is a lieutenant and one of Valeria's top members during Santiago's takeover. He was Valeria's second-in-command before his death.
=== Maurice Martinez ===
Maurice Martinez is an enforcer and one of their hitmen after Santiago's imprisonment and Leonel's takeover.
== Chavez Drug Operation ==
During the early days of the cartel, Don Santiago Chavez and his nephews founded their faction in the organization when he was promoted to the position of Boss by taking over the remnants of the La Serpiente Cartel. They were largely based in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, and had a drug operation in Odessa, Texas, and West Athens, California. During the late 2020s-early 2030s, Santiago began grooming his nephews to join the cartel. Leon Chavez would grow up to become a high-ranking capo, and the second in command of the operation. Gustavo Chavez would be put in charge of their drug operation in California. Leonel and Eduardo Chavez would become top lieutenants and enforcers for the organization.
== Trivia ==
* Santiago and Leon are the only Chavez family members who were ever referred to as Dons, implying they're the highest-ranked in their family.
** They are also the only Chavez family members to get imprisoned.