Chicago Braces for Violent Turf Wars Between Black Gangs and Venezuelan Migrants

Chicago residents are sounding the alarm over escalating tensions between local black gangs and newly arrived Venezuelan migrants, many of whom are believed to be part of the violent Tren De Aragua (TDA) gang. As Chicago grapples with an influx of migrants, estimated at 48,000 since 2022, the potential for violent conflict is rising and residents fear that the city could soon face deadly turf wars.

Tyrone Muhammad, an ex-con and former gang member, issued a stark warning: “When the black gangs here get fed up with the illegalities and criminal activities of these migrants or non-citizens, the city of Chicago is going to go up in flames,” he told the New York Post. Muhammad, reflecting the growing frustrations of many residents, predicted, “It’ll be blacks against migrants.”

These warnings come as Chicago sees Venezuelan gangs, particularly TDA, staking out turf in neighborhoods that have long been controlled by black gangs. With the border crisis continuing to spiral out of control, thousands of migrants are flooding U.S. cities, bringing with them not just desperation but, in some cases, criminal elements. TDA, known for its brutality in Venezuela, is becoming a growing threat, not only in Chicago but across the country.

Key Points Driving the Tension:

• Massive Influx of Migrants: Since 2022, Chicago has absorbed 48,000 migrants, most of whom hail from Venezuela. This influx is overwhelming shelters and displacing local residents.

• Tren De Aragua Presence: The TDA gang is taking over turf in Chicago, intensifying tensions with local gangs. They have a reputation for violence, extortion, and human trafficking, making them a formidable and dangerous presence.

• Criminal Records Unchecked: U.S. officials have no access to the criminal backgrounds of Venezuelan migrants, as the country does not share such records. This leaves law enforcement blind to the potential criminal histories of those entering the country.

Gang members and residents alike are growing increasingly angry as Venezuelan migrants are not only entering their neighborhoods but also receiving substantial welfare benefits that many Chicagoans believe should be going to struggling citizens. “The real issue is that America has allowed gangs to enter our country,” one former gang member remarked, reflecting a sentiment shared by many who see the federal government’s border policies as the root cause of this crisis.

Chicago is not the only city grappling with this issue. In Aurora, Colorado, alleged TDA gang members have been linked to shocking footage of armed men kicking in doors at an apartment complex. Aurora authorities made arrests in connection to the incident but admitted that confirming the TDA connection is difficult due to Venezuela’s refusal to share criminal information with U.S. officials.

Governor Greg Abbott of Texas, a state on the front lines of the border crisis, has also raised alarms about TDA’s spread. Abbott recently described the gang’s involvement in over 100 law enforcement investigations nationwide, from human trafficking to violent assaults on police officers. He also linked them to the murder of Laken Riley and other violent crimes.

This potential for turf wars, particularly between black gangs and Venezuelan migrants, has many residents fearing for their safety. With tensions rising, the situation underscores the broader failure of the Biden-Harris administration's border policies. The lack of criminal background checks and the overwhelming number of migrants entering the country have created a powder keg in cities like Chicago.

As the city braces for potential violence, many are left wondering how much longer local authorities, or even the National Guard, can hold the line against what could be a violent clash of cultures and criminal enterprises.

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