Los Ciclones are a criminal organization and one of the five main factions of the Gulf Cartel, based in Matamoros, Mexico. They were created in two phases: one during the time of 'Tony Tormenta' and another in 2015 by 'El Contador'. Their area of influence includes the border crossing between Matamoros and Brownsville, United States. They are engaged in various criminal activities including homicide, drug trafficking, and extortion, and are currently active.
CRIMENET has extracted 25 linkages for this organization, including 3 cooperative ties across 3 organizations, 17 conflicts across 10 organizations, 5 other connections and footprints in 1 country.
Los Ciclones had as their area of influence the US-Mexico border crossing between Matamoros and Brownsville, Texas .