Tuco Salamanca is a high-ranking distributor and drug kingpin from the Cartel. A member of the Salamanca family, Tuco is the grandson of Abuelita and the nephew of Hector. Tuco also has four cousins who are involved in criminal activities: Lalo, Marco, Leonel, and Joaquin. He is the first Salamanca family member to run their drug operation, and was succeeded by his uncle Hector and cousin Lalo. Tuco is known for his psychotic and unpredictable personality, being prone to violent outbursts which are often amplified by his drug use.