The situation in Aurora, Colorado, where several apartment buildings have been taken over by the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua gang, paints a deeply troubling picture of the growing chaos tied to unchecked illegal immigration and the breakdown of law and order. The property management company in charge of these buildings recently broke their silence on X, describing in detail how their properties, initially undergoing renovations to improve conditions for tenants, became the target of violent gang members who illegally took over the space. The company’s revelations show a complete collapse of local governance, with tenants fleeing in fear and little to no support from authorities.
Gangs have taken control of several of our properties in Aurora, Colorado.
In an attempt to discredit this fact for political purposes and avoid governmental accountability, some have spread false information about our situation. Let’s set the record straight…🧵 pic.twitter.com/Df9XMkwNtX
— Cbz Management (@CbzManagement) October 11, 2024
The thread begins with a chilling affirmation of what many had suspected: entire apartment buildings have been seized by illegal alien gangs. The property management firm had taken control of the buildings in 2019, starting the typical process of renovations. But things took a horrifying turn when members of the Tren de Aragua gang zeroed in on the buildings. Over time, the gang effectively claimed control, terrorizing tenants, collecting rent, and threatening anyone who dared to resist.
We started managing these buildings when new owners acquired the Colorado properties in 2019. At the time, the properties were in poor condition, and our mission was to renovate them, thereby increasing their value. This was an ambitious project that would significantly benefit… pic.twitter.com/xnExrt46ZK
— Cbz Management (@CbzManagement) October 11, 2024
In stark images shared by the company, brutal beatings and violent intimidation tactics were revealed. These gang members weren’t merely trespassing—they had turned the complex into a criminal fortress, where tenants were forced to pay rent directly to the gang. Meanwhile, the property managers, who should have been backed by law enforcement, found themselves alone in the battle. Despite their appeals to local authorities, the response was tepid at best. A few arrests were made, but the broader gang presence remained unchecked, forcing the majority of the legitimate tenants to flee for their safety.
Even worse, rather than providing help, local officials blamed the property management company, citing “code violations” and failing to address the root of the problem: the gang’s control. This deflection not only ignored the real crisis at hand but allowed the situation to worsen, leaving the remaining tenants vulnerable to violence and exploitation.
After some time, we noticed a rise in crime and tenant complaints. The most alarming moment occurred when our local CBZ representative was attacked at the end of 2023.
He had gone to inspect a recently vacated three-bedroom apartment (a rare occurrence for such a large unit)… pic.twitter.com/VkzMwmlixA
— Cbz Management (@CbzManagement) October 11, 2024
So, how did this all happen? It’s not difficult to connect the dots. The real breakdown occurred when the Biden administration, in January 2021, rolled back the Trump-era border policies that had kept illegal immigration more controlled. By opening the border and failing to enforce the necessary safeguards, the administration set the stage for the chaos that followed. The flow of illegal immigrants surged, and with it came dangerous elements like the Tren de Aragua gang, who found fertile ground for their operations in places like Aurora.
After the attack on our CBZ representative, he began getting threatening text messages. We also frequently found people illegally occupying newly vacated apartments during scheduled tours. This was initially attributed to an influx of migrants exploiting squatter laws. We even… pic.twitter.com/OVMk5qhHgQ
— Cbz Management (@CbzManagement) October 11, 2024
While this gang activity in Aurora is a stark example of what can go wrong, it’s by no means an isolated incident. Similar problems are cropping up across the country, particularly in communities already struggling with crime and poverty. The federal government’s failure to secure the border has ripple effects far beyond immigration itself—it undermines local governance, public safety, and the rule of law.
