The article discusses President Trump's characterization of Aurora, Colorado, claiming it is overrun by Venezuelan gangs, particularly the Tren de Aragua. While boarded-up apartments stand as a backdrop, residents share contrasting perspectives on crime and immigration. A local contractor blames Democratic policies for violence, while another resident, an undocumented immigrant, connects a recent apartment raid to the fears and divisions caused by immigration enforcement. Despite assertions of a gang takeover, local authorities assert they have the situation under control, leaving residents feeling caught in the crossfire of national rhetoric and local reality.
‘We're caught in the middle,’ Ms. Melendez, who is undocumented and from El Salvador, said in Spanish, reflecting the anxiety and fear felt by many residents.
‘Thank you for your patience while we verify access,’ indicating the complications and access issues faced by locals amid rising tensions.
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