The property management company overseeing the apartment complexes in Aurora, Colorado that have been commandeered by Venezuelan gangs have decided to speak out about the situation in light of the mainstream media continuously running cover for the migrant criminal activity.
As Infowars reported, CBZ Management is the company that owns the Fitzsimons Place and Whispering Pines apartment complexes that the Venezuelan transnational gang Tren de Aragua (TdA) had taken over in August which quickly made national headlines.
The company posted an extensive thread Friday on X to expose the dire reality of the situation and counter the mainstream media’s coverup of the gang activity.
“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 company began.
Gangs have taken control of several of our properties in Aurora, Colorado.
— Cbz Management (@CbzManagement) October 11, 2024
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 explained that it first acquired the properties in 2019 and began undertaking an extensive years-long renovation project.
“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. Then, the gangs arrived,” CBZ explained.
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
But after awhile, the company “noticed a rise in crime and tenant complaints,” which culminated in 2023 when one of their representatives was assaulted by the squatting gang.
“He had gone to inspect a recently vacated three-bedroom apartment (a rare occurrence for such a large unit) only to find a group of men already inside. When he refused their $500 bribe to overlook the situation, they brutally attacked him,” the company continued, including a picture of the rep with a bloody face and security cam footage of the assault.
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.
— Cbz Management (@CbzManagement) October 11, 2024
He had gone to inspect a recently vacated three-bedroom apartment (a rare occurrence for such a large unit)… pic.twitter.com/VkzMwmlixA
Soon after the attack, the CBZ Management rep “began getting threatening text messages,” followed by an accelerated influx of Venezuelan migrant squatters.
“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,” the company noted.
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
The company then said that “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,” CBZ Management wrote.
“Finally, the APD, FBI and Homeland Security informed us that those sending the messages and controlling our buildings were part of the notorious Tren De Aragua gang from Venezuela. They also mentioned that our situation was just ‘a blip on the radar,’ as this gang is causing significant problems nationwide.”
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.
— Cbz Management (@CbzManagement) October 11, 2024
To address this entity (gangs) we contacted every city official we could think of for help… pic.twitter.com/EGW3DSAdqD
Soon after, the TdA issued an ultimatum to CBZ Management: split the rental income 50/50 or lose total control of the apartment complexes.
“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,” the company explained.
CBZ Management then appealed to Aurora’s city authorities to address the issue with police protection or even the National Guard, but “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. Despite the obvious crisis, several city officials refused to acknowledge the reality. Instead, they blamed us, citing ‘code violations’ as the reason for shutting down our property—violations we couldn’t resolve for tenants who weren’t even ours,” the company said.
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… pic.twitter.com/2pqC2wCrx5
— Cbz Management (@CbzManagement) October 11, 2024
CBZ Management went on to explain how Aurora Councilwoman Danielle Jurinsky got involved in the situation and helped raise awareness about the problem after tenant Cindy Romero captured video footage of the gang takeover of one of the complexes.
“Luckily, Cindy had her own cameras (most of ours had been destroyed by the gangs) and provided video proof to the councilwoman. She realized the city could no longer ignore the situation if it was documented on camera. Once she gathered sufficient video evidence, she assisted the tenant in relocating to safety before publicly releasing the footage,” the company said.
Finally, one city councilwoman, @DaniJurinsky, decided to take action after one of our last remaining legitimate tenants, Cindy Romero, reached out to her in desperation.
— Cbz Management (@CbzManagement) October 11, 2024
Luckily, Cindy had her own cameras (most of ours had been destroyed by the gangs) and provided video proof… pic.twitter.com/M9zdHdMEp4
“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,” the company 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.
— Cbz Management (@CbzManagement) October 11, 2024
Yes, gangs did take control of our apartment complexes in…
Despite the company setting the record straight, the mainstream media has continued to downplay the crisis in Aurora, most recently highlighted by the extraordinary exchange between Trump running mate J.D. Vance and CBS anchor Martha Raddatz, who argued the crisis isn’t a big deal because Tren de Aragua only captured a “handful of apartment complexes.”
“Do you hear yourself?” an astonished Vance asked her. “Only a handful of apartment complexes in America were taken over by Venezuelan gangs, and Donald Trump is the problem and not Kamala Harris’ open border?”
Raddatz: "The incidents were limited to a handful of apartment complexes… A handful!"@JDVance: "Do you hear yourself? Only a handful of apartment complexes were taken over by Venezuelan gangs and Donald Trump is the problem and not Kamala Harris' open border?"
— Trump War Room (@TrumpWarRoom) October 13, 2024
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