Aurora Officials Under Fire for Ignoring Venezuelan Gang Threat

Leaked emails reveal early warnings about Tren de Aragua's presence in Aurora were downplayed by city leaders.

Internal emails show Aurora police were alerted to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua as early as November 2023, but city officials dismissed the threat.
Footage of armed gang members storming an apartment complex brought national attention to the gang's activities in Aurora.
Property management company CBZ Management claims their warnings to city officials about gang takeovers were ignored and they were instead blamed for code violations.
Aurora Mayor Mike Coffman initially downplayed the gang's influence, attributing issues to long-standing building problems rather than organized crime.
Critics argue that sanctuary policies in the region have facilitated the gang's establishment, complicating law enforcement efforts.