Ricardo Diaz (Grand Theft Auto)

' Ricardo 'Diaz (1951-1986) is a character in the GTA series that appears in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City as tertiary antagonist, and GTA: Vice City Stories as supporting character.

Ricardo Diaz is the violent and powerful drug baron in GTA Vice City, having a heroic side in GTA Vice City Stories, his true nature was revealed in GTA Vice City when he was shown to be responsible for Tommy Vercetti's drug deal to go awry knowing it thanks to Gonzalez. While trying to avenge his brother's death in the ambush, Tommy's friend, Lance Vance, who worked with Diaz, is captured and tortured until Tommy rescues him. The two later assault Diaz, his goons and mansion, resulting in the death of Diaz. Tommy then takes over, using it as his new base of operations.