by WorldTribune Staff, October 16, 2024 Contract With Our Readers
While major media continue to try to convince Americans that Venezuelan gang members have not taken control of apartment buildings in Aurora, Colorado, the management company overseeing those properties is setting the record straight.
CBZ Management took to X to provide details about what’s really happening in the apartment complexes taken over by members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren De Aragua who entered the U.S. via the Biden-Harris open southern border.
Armed gang members in an Aurora, Colorado apartment building. / Video ImageCBZ wrote on Oct. 11:
“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.”
The management firm detailed how it took over the Colorado properties in 2019 in poor condition and did a complete renovation.
“Everything was progressing smoothly: property values were rising, and vacancy rates were dropping. It was a win-win for both the owners and the city of Aurora,” CBZ wrote. “Then, the gangs arrived…”
What followed was a rise in crime and tenant complaints. Late last year, a CBZ representative went to inspect a recently vacated three-bedroom apartment “only to find a group of men already inside. When he refused their $500 bribe to overlook the situation, they brutally attacked him,” CBZ wrote.
CBZ continued:
“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 received a call from a tenant returning from vacation, only to find strangers living in his apartment. This legitimate tenant was forced to find a new home after police couldn’t help him.
“When confronted, many of these illegal tenants and squatters claimed they had already paid rent, which we soon realized was true—but not to us. They were paying rent to a different entity. To address this entity (gangs) we contacted every city official we could think of for help with the problem. Unfortunately, none were willing to take meaningful action.”
The Aurora Police Department, FBI and Homeland Security informed CBZ that those controlling the buildings were part of the Tren De Aragua gang. “They also mentioned that our situation was just “a blip on the radar,” as this gang is causing significant problems nationwide,” CBZ said.
“Two days after our FBI meeting, the gang confronted our on-site manager, asserting control over all three properties. They offered an ultimatum: share rental income 50/50 or lose the buildings permanently. They also threatened to harm him and his family. For the safety of our management team and their families, we withdrew them from the properties and focused on seeking help from government agencies,” CBZ wrote.
“Once we fully understood what we—and our tenants—were facing, we expected a swift response, with the city offering meaningful resources and police protection—perhaps even from the National Guard—to help us regain control of our properties. That never happened. Instead, we were left helpless, watching as violence, bullets, and destruction overtook our buildings. Many of our legitimate tenants fled out of fear,” CBZ continued.
CBZ concluded: “Despite clear evidence, many still deny the reality of the situation, sometimes using us as scapegoats. That’s why we are no longer staying silent. We will continue to counter falsehoods with simple facts and evidence.
“Yes, gangs did take control of our apartment complexes in Aurora, Colorado, and the government did nothing. That is the real story.”
CBZ was confirming what the New York Post reported in August and what major media have tried to ignore or downplay ever since.
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