A hotel in El Paso has been shut down following reports of violent criminal activity involving the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The Gateway Hotel had been the site of nearly 700 police calls over the past few years, leading local authorities to take legal action. This case highlights the growing problem of migrant-linked crime, which many attribute to the Biden administration’s weak border policies.
The hotel has been operating without a valid certificate of occupancy for six years, allowing gang activity to thrive unchecked. Police identified several Venezuelan migrants with tattoos linked to Tren de Aragua, raising concerns about the presence of foreign gangs in American communities. Despite warnings from authorities, the hotel owners allowed the criminal activity to continue.
Video footage from inside the hotel shows violent incidents, including gunfire and knife attacks. Children were present during many of these events, further illustrating the danger the hotel posed to the public.
The shutdown of the Gateway Hotel reflects a broader pattern of rising migrant crime, fueled by the Biden administration’s failure to secure the border and enforce immigration laws. As gang activity continues to spread, critics are calling for more aggressive action to protect American citizens from these criminal organizations.
A full court hearing on the hotel’s closure is set for December, but the incident serves as a stark reminder of the growing threat of migrant-related violence in the U.S.
