In a tragic twist of events, an apartment complex in Aurora, Colorado is being forced to close its doors. The reason? A Venezuelan migrant gang known as Tren de Aragua has reportedly taken over the building. This is the grim reality many are facing in what some are calling “Kamala Harris’s America” due to her endorsement of open border policies.
Evictions and Struggles for New Homes
The fallout from this takeover has been devastating for hundreds of families who called this apartment complex home. They were abruptly evicted and are now struggling to find new accommodations.
While the city of Aurora initially claimed that code violations were the cause for the shutdown, Aurora City Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky begs to differ. “We are not buying this,” she stated firmly, “We believe that yes, there are code violations, but this started because of a gang takeover.”
Investigating Tren de Aragua’s Connection
As it stands, a task force is hard at work trying to unravel Tren de Aragua’s involvement with the apartment complex. In a recent statement by an Aurora Police Department spokesperson, they shared that four detectives have been assigned specifically to this case along with additional local, state and federal partners.
Unfortunately, crime rates have significantly spiked in correlation with the arrival of these Venezuelan gang members which further supports Jurinsky’s claims.
The Rise in Crime Rates
According to statistics provided by an Aurora city spokesman, calls for service at 1568 Nome Street have increased dramatically in recent years. Denver 7 reported that “In 2022, APD investigated 41 crimes at the site. In 2023, police investigated 84 crimes. As of July 31 [of this year], officers have investigated 66 crimes at the property so far.”
Denver 7 also reported that the Aurora Police Department has announced the formation of a special task force to investigate this Venezuelan gang’s alleged connections to the city.
Tren de Aragua: A Brief Overview
Tren de Aragua, which started as a prison gang in Venezuela, has expanded its influence throughout the Western Hemisphere. Just last month, the Biden administration designated it as a transnational criminal organization, accusing it of engaging in various illicit activities including human smuggling and trafficking, gender-based violence, money laundering and drug trafficking.
Final Thoughts
The situation unfolding in Aurora is a grim reminder of the real-world impacts of policy decisions. It highlights how open border policies can sometimes lead to unintended consequences that adversely affect everyday citizens. We encourage our readers to share their thoughts on this matter in the comments below. Remember, your voice matters!
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