In Aurora, a landlord has publicly accused the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua of taking over their apartment complex and attempting to extort them. This claim follows reports of gang-related violence, including an assault on a representative of the troubled apartments. A former tenant expressed frustration over the media and government downplaying the issue, stating that the presence of gang members has forced many residents, including herself, to relocate. The situation has prompted the Aurora city council to highlight ongoing problems with apartment buildings, which have persisted for years. Amid heightened tensions and a public outcry, the city has paused plans to close certain properties embroiled in the gang controversy, after a court appointed a caretaker. Property management firms are also speaking out, asserting that gangs have taken control of several properties in Colorado, further highlighting the serious nature of the ongoing crisis in the area.