A Texas hotel was shut down by a judge after becoming a hotspot for gang activity linked to the Venezuelan Tren de Aragua. This incident is part of a larger pattern of rising migrant crime, with criminal gangs operating freely in the U.S. due to weak federal oversight under the Biden administration.
The Gateway Hotel in El Paso had been the subject of nearly 700 police calls, with violence, drug use, and gang activity reported frequently. Despite warnings, the hotel’s owners did nothing to stop the illegal activity, leading the El Paso County Attorney’s Office to file a lawsuit. Tren de Aragua members were reportedly using the hotel as a base, with several Venezuelan migrants displaying the gang’s tattoos.
Surveillance footage from the hotel shows disturbing scenes, including men armed with guns and knives, fighting in the presence of children. The hotel had been operating without a valid certificate of occupancy for six years, making it a breeding ground for criminal activity.
The growing influence of migrant gangs like Tren de Aragua is a direct consequence of the Biden administration’s lax border policies, critics say. As criminal organizations expand their operations, communities across the U.S. are increasingly vulnerable to violence and lawlessness.
With a full hearing on the hotel’s future scheduled for December, the case underscores the need for stronger enforcement of immigration laws and more robust federal action to address the rising threat of migrant crime.
