Los Santos Vagos

> Sworn enemies of Varrios Los Aztecas, another street gang. Extremely dangerous.
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The **Los Santos Vagos** (a.k.a **Northside Vagos**, **LSV**, or just the **Vagos**) are a street gang featured in *San Andreas*.

## History

The history of the Vagos is shrouded in mystery, as well as many of the events surrounding the gang, though they probably started forming simultaneously in relation to the other Los Santos gangs during the 1970s and 1980s.

The Vagos are based in the eastern and northeastern neighborhoods of Los Santos, which are historically majority-populated by the Chicano (Mexican-American) community. Incoming immigration from Mexico and other Latin American countries increased the population of the area, and it can be assumed that the deprivation of the area, as well as cynical attitudes towards law enforcement allowed the gang to form and flourish.

Prior to 1992, they also controlled northern East Los Santos, the area is actually controlled by the Ballas instead. Likewise, a Vagos gang house remains in the area.

Since north East Los Santos was once part of Vagos territory before falling under Ballas control in 1992, there must have been either a gang war or a diplomatic agreement between the Ballas and the Vagos at some point.

The start of, as well as their reasons for their rivalries with the Varrios Los Aztecas, Families, and Ballas are unknown. It is likely that hostilities naturally developed due to territorial expansion. Their hostilities towards the Grove Street Families has increased over the years due to their involvement in the crack trade and the weakening of the Families - which the Vagos see as an opportunity to increase their influence.

## Description

The Los Santos Vagos are the largest and most powerful Mexican/Latino street gang based in Los Santos and the 2nd most powerful overall gang in 1992. They are predominant within the poorer and more run-down neighborhoods in the far east and northeast of the city.

They are fierce rivals of the other Los Santos Mexican gang, the Varrios Los Aztecas, and are also enemies with the Families and the Ballas. They're affiliated with the C.R.A.S.H. for street intelligence.

The Vagos are known to be extremely violent and will often attack in very large groups from numerous directions in an attempt to swarm and flank their enemies as part of their strategy. Most of their territory consists of close-quarter areas with numerous alleyways and shortcuts which aids them to do this. The Vagos are involved in gang-banging, street violence, murder, gang-related homicide, gang warfare, drug trafficking/manufacturing (especially the crack cocaine trade) and vandalism.

The Vagos appear to be the least armed gang in Los Santos, evidenced by the fact that members only carry the pistol. However, at the same time - they are one of the largest - and they use their size to their advantage. This contrasts to their primary enemy - the Varrios Los Aztecas, which function in the complete opposite way - they are the smallest but the most heavily armed. This puts the Aztecas and Vagos on equal footing in terms of power.

Members are often seen drinking beer and smoking marijuana while hanging in groups. They are easily identifiable by their  yellow bandanas in addition to 90's "cholo" style clothing. Vagos will also often flash Vago gang handsigns. Many members are often heavily tattooed with gang tattoos as part of their unique identity.

Upon spotting a Balla, Family, or Azteca on their territory - they will often get into a violent confrontation (especially if Aztecas). They will also usually get into a violent confrontation upon spotting the rival walking or driving around their territory and will most likely attack.

## Members and Associates

### Members

* Big Poppa Leader and Drugs dealer
* Freddy

## Gang Cars

The Vagos drive three different classic cars, the 2-door Hermes and Tornado, and the 4-door Oceanic. There also seems to be a larger volume of Vagos cars on the streets than any other gang, making attacks on members difficult. The favourite radio stations of the Vagos is K-DST and Master Sounds 98.3 .

## Gallery

Los Santos Vagos graffitiNon-interactive graffiti of the Los Santos VagosA group of Vagos.Gang SignSeveral Vagos in their territory of East BeachThe territories of Los Vagos prior to Gang Warfare in GTA San Andreas.
## Trivia

* An outlaw motorcycle club exists called the Vagos. However the MC's gang color is green.
* The most accurate real prototype of Vagos is the Latin Kings gang, who are the biggest Hispanic street gang in the US and sport yellow as their gang color. However, the Latin Kings' city of origin is Chicago.
* Vago (Noun) is Spanish for slacker. It can mean "vague" (adjective), but the gang's direct name (In English) is "Los Santos Slackers". It is a common (and rather jeering) misconception that the gang's name means "The Lazy Saints"; however, "Los Santos" is used as a noun in their title, and is not meant to be translated literally.
	+ Vago also translates as "wanderer" or "vagabond", which in the Spanish language can have negative connotations relating to crime or delinquency.
* The Cholos in GTA VCS are likely based on the Vagos since both gangs have similarities. Both gangs are Mexican, they both oppose the protagonist of their respective game and they are both sworn enemies with another Latin gang (the Vagos are enemies with the Varrios Los Aztecas and the Cholos are enemies with the Cubans).

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