Morning Wire Venezuelan Gangs Infiltrate U.S. Cities | 9.7.24
Sep 7, 2024
Ash Short, a senior editor at Daily Wire, dives into the alarming rise of the Tren de Aragua gang from Venezuela into various U.S. cities. With a focus on incidents in Aurora, Colorado, she discusses their violent activities and neighborhood control. Short highlights the challenges faced by law enforcement and the implications of potential criminal migration on crime rates. The conversation raises pressing questions about public safety and the effectiveness of government responses to this growing threat.
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Tren de Aragua in the US
- Tren de Aragua, a violent Venezuelan gang, is operating in multiple U.S. states.
- They allegedly exploit the southern border's disorder.
Aurora Incident
- In Aurora, Colorado, videos show armed gang members trying to enter an apartment.
- Residents are moving out due to the escalating situation.
Expansion of Tren de Aragua
- Tren de Aragua will likely expand operations from Venezuelan enclaves in US cities.
- Their presence isn't limited to Aurora or Dallas but expected wherever Venezuelan immigrants reside.