In a shocking case of alleged gang takeover, a Venezuelan gang has reportedly taken control of an apartment complex in Colorado, leaving residents terrified and law enforcement struggling to respond. The situation has sparked intense debate over migrant crime, with some politicians and media outlets downplaying the threat.
Cindy Romero, a resident of the Aurora apartment complex, has become a vocal advocate for action against the gang, known as Tren de Aragua. She shared her chilling experiences with Truth Voices, describing how gang members patrolled the area with guns, changed locks on buildings, and intimidated residents into paying them rent.
Romero’s videos, which show armed gang members and multiple crimes taking place, have been met with denial and dismissal by some fact-checkers, local Democrat elected officials, and mainstream media outlets. However, Romero insists that the definition of “takeover” is clear: the gang has supplanted the management of the building, intimidating tenants and running off the owner, management, and employees through threats and intimidation.
Despite pleas for help from Romero and other residents, law enforcement was slow to respond, and some officials have been accused of burying their heads in the sand. Romero claims that she and her husband had their cars shot at by gang members, and she was forced to relocate after a murder took place in the building.
Romero’s story highlights the growing concern over migrant crime in the area. She believes that the Venezuelan gangs, who have brought their experiences from a brutal dictatorship with them, pose a unique threat. They are organized, with their own locksmiths, electricians, and plumbers, and operate in a parallel system to the existing societal structures.
Romero’s concerns are not just about the gangs themselves but also about the soft-on-crime policies that she believes spur them to flock to cities like Aurora. She claims that the police were mandated not to help, and that the city’s sanctuary status hindered their ability to respond.
Romero’s story has sparked a heated debate over the issue of migrant crime, with some arguing that it is a new threat and others claiming that it is just a continuation of existing gang activity. However, Romero’s experiences and videos have brought attention to the issue, and she remains a vocal advocate for action against the gang.
Romero’s new home is a half-hour away from her previous apartment building, but she remains worried about signs of gang activity in her new location. She believes that she is doing a valuable service by shining a light on the danger, despite the risk of retaliation. Romero’s case has raised questions about the effectiveness of law enforcement and the response to migrant crime in the area.
