Parts of Aurora, Colorado, have gained national attention as a hotbed for the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, illustrating the dangers posed by unchecked criminal activity.
According to a report from the New York Post, the gang has taken over deteriorating apartment complexes in this small suburban town, sparking concern among residents and highlighting broader issues with illegal immigration.
The gang’s presence in Aurora became widely known after a video showing suspected members roaming an apartment complex with guns went viral online. During a recent debate, Donald Trump pointed to Aurora as an example of the Biden-Harris administration’s weak border policies.
The gang has reportedly been using run-down apartment complexes as a base for their operations. One resident, Jessica Montenegro, and her family were forced to flee their home due to the escalating violence and crime that followed the gang’s arrival. “We were scared to stay there, and we knew it was gonna get worse,” Montenegro told the outlet.
While local officials have downplayed the gang’s influence, it’s been revealed that a gang leader known as “Cookie,” or “Galleta” in Spanish, operates in Aurora. On Wednesday, police identified and arrested 10 suspected gang members involved in various