The United States is currently grappling with a significant security issue as criminals from Venezuela infiltrate major cities, including Dallas, Miami, and Chicago. These individuals, many of whom are associated with the oppressive regime of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro, have crossed the US border and are now causing chaos and fear among residents.
In Dallas, the Venezuelan neighborhood known as ‘Villa Dallas’ has become a hotbed of criminal activity. Once peaceful apartment complexes are now scenes of illegal street races, beatings, shootings, and extortion attempts.
Gangs on whole new level mixed among Chicago's newly arrived migrants. Several police sources tell me the city is in for a rude awakening… and that protestors are not far-right "MAGA" people, but instead real residents with real concerns for their families. Now you see why. https://t.co/lBjYOEIAHA
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Residents, many of whom are migrants seeking asylum, live in constant fear as they witness fights between armed men, broken windows, and reckless drivers speeding through parking lots.
One of the most notorious criminals, Orlando José Dominguez Mora, also known as ‘Chucky,’ was convicted of extortion in Miami in September 2022. He targeted business owners in Doral, the Venezuelan community in South Florida, threatening them and their families if they did not pay him. This is a clear example of how these criminals exploit the vulnerabilities of hardworking individuals, creating an environment of fear and uncertainty.
Border Patrol releases migrants from the FBI’s Terrorist Watchlist because border agents “were busy processing an increased flow of migrants”. https://t.co/i1EmnmSCIM
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Furthermore, the situation is exacerbated by the fact that some of these criminals are members of the so-called ‘Collectivos,’ or Venezuelan state-run militia. These government-backed gangs run Venezuelan towns, demanding bribes, taking personal items from homes, and even killing or attacking citizens at Maduro’s request. The same people that many migrants left Venezuela to escape from are now here in the US, continuing their reign of terror.
In addition to the violence, there is also a significant increase in the number of Venezuelans crossing the US border. According to US Customs and Border Protection statistics, at least 334,914 Venezuelan citizens crossed into the US in fiscal year 2023. This influx of migrants, coupled with the criminal activities of some, poses a significant challenge to US border security and law enforcement agencies.
The situation is further complicated by the fact that some of these criminals are able to enter the country legally by presenting fake documents at the border and asking for asylum. This exploitation of US asylum laws allows them to blend in with legitimate refugees, making it difficult for authorities to track and apprehend them.
This crisis underscores the urgent need for stronger border security measures and stricter immigration policies. It is crucial that the US government takes decisive action to protect its citizens and maintain law and order. The current situation is untenable and requires immediate attention and action.
