The escalating migrant crisis in the United States is causing significant concerns for residents in Aurora, Colorado, a suburb near Denver. Recent reports and viral videos have shown gang members from Venezuela carrying pistols and rifles through apartment complexes in the city, leading to fears that these violent criminals are taking over the buildings.
One of the most dangerous gangs in question is Tren de Aragua, which has seen a surge in membership following the Biden-Harris border crisis. These gang members have reportedly taken control of several apartment buildings and demanded rent money from residents instead of sending it to the property owners.
Despite clear evidence from video footage and corroboration from Aurora’s mayor, Colorado Democrat Governor Jared Polis has dismissed these claims as a figment of imagination. Polis spokesman Shelby Wieman stated that the state is prepared to assist local police with additional resources if required, but also accused council member Danielle Jurinsky of fabricating the warnings about the migrant gangs.
This stance seems at odds with Aurora’s own mayor, Mike Coffman, who has confirmed that several apartment complexes in his city have become hotbeds for criminal activity from Venezuelan gangs operating out of state-funded migrant housing.
Council member Jurinsky has directly blamed the failed Biden-Harris migrant crisis for the rise in crime and gang violence, stressing that this is not an isolated problem within Aurora, but a wider issue affecting other municipalities across the United States. Former U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement field office director John Fabbricatore criticized Governor Polis for his dismissive response to the growing concerns about migrant gangs in Colorado.
As residents continue to move out of the targeted buildings, local volunteers are stepping up to help those affected by this rise in crime. It is now clear that more needs to be done on a broader scale to address the wider implications of the Biden-Harris border crisis and its impact on public safety across the United States.