A federal operation in New York has generated reactions found after the capture of an alleged member of the criminal organization Aragua train. As reported Fox Newsagents of the Drug Control Administration (DEA) and of National Security Research (HSI) They carried out raids in different parts of the city, resulting in the arrest of Anderson Zambrano Pacheco26, in The Bronx.
Zambrano Pacheco is sought in Aurora, Coloradofor charges of First degree robbery and firearm threatsrelated to an incident that occurred on August 18, in which, according to the authorities, he and five other armed men broke into an apartment. Its capture was made in a residential building in Ogden Avenuein front of a public school, during the early hours of Tuesday.
The operation is part of a series of raids aimed at undocumented migrants with criminal records In New York, particularly in the Bronx and Queens. According to Fox Newsthese actions have been received with relief by some residents, who consider that they contribute to the safety of their neighborhoods.
The raids have caused a mixture of reactions among New Yorkers. In the Bronx, several residents expressed their support for measures, citing concerns about security. A neighbor, interviewed by Fox NewsHe mentioned that he had considered contacting the immigration authorities due to suspicious activity in his building. According to his testimony, even 15 people shared an apartment from A single roomwhere they allegedly consumed drugs and caused property damage. “I am happy that they have gone,” he said.
On the other hand, Evelyn Brownan 80 -year -old resident originally JamaicaHe asked that the raids intensify. “Take them out of the streets so that people do not have to walk with fear!” He said in an interview with The New York Post. These statements reflect the feeling of a part of the community that perceives an increase in crime in the city.
However, some residents have expressed concern about the way in which operations were carried out. The councilor Alhea Athens criticized the lack of transparency and the possibility that people without criminal records are also affected. “It is discouraging and unacceptable that community members are removed from their homes without due process,” he wrote on the social network X.
The capture of Zambrano Pacheco has revealed the growing presence of the Aragua train in the United States. According to Fox Newsthe band, originally from Venezuelahas managed to settle in several cities, including New York, Miami, Chicago and Los Angeleswith criminal activities that cover Drug trafficking, extortion, robberies and homicides.
These types of operations have also revived the debate on Sanctuary citieslike New York, which limit cooperation between local agencies and The Customs Immigration and Control Service (ICE). During the raids, the Secretary of National Security, Kristi Noemdefended the government’s actions, arguing that they were focused on “the worst of the worst.” In an interview with Sean HannityHe emphasized that the elimination of protection laws on undocumented immigrants is key to guaranteeing public safety. “The community is safer now. That is reality, ”he said.
The raids have generated responses both locally and nationally. In the Bronx, Tyreek Goodmanmember of the Conservative party and candidate at Municipal Councilhe stressed that the presence of criminal gangs has generated a climate of insecurity. “There are many crimes in public transport committed by people who should not be here,” he said, in reference to the influence of organizations such as the Aragua train.
Since Queens, the activist Frías Ramsesalso aspiring to the Municipal Council, supported ICE operations and stressed that even Legal immigrants They support these measures. “The community welcomes order and law,” he told Fox News Digital.
However, the New York Attorney General, Letitia Jameshas shown a critical position against operations. In a statement, he assured that his office is monitoring ICE’s actions to ensure that state laws and the rights of those affected are respected. “We cannot allow the lack of transparency to put the well -being of our community at risk,” he said.
Those in New York reflect the growing tensions around migration and security in the United States. According to Fox Newssupport for the president Donald Trump It has increased by traditionally democrats in the city, such as Bronx, where its percentage of votes grew by 11% in the 2024 elections compared to 2020.
The Republican representative Nicole Malliotakiswho represents districts in Staten Island and Brooklynpraised the raids and criticized the management of previous administrations in immigration matters. “The criminal gangs have wreaked havoc in the city, with thousands of crimes, including robberies, sexual assaults and murders,” he said. According to Malliotakis, Trump’s administration is not wasting time to withdraw “Dangerous foreign criminals” of the streets.
In contrast, immigrant rights defending groups warn about the risk of these raids affecting migrants without criminal history and generate fear within vulnerable communities. Organizations like Make the Road New York They have denounced cases in which individuals have been arrested without previous positions, which, according to them, could contribute to the stigmatization of the entire immigrant community.
ICE raids have unleashed an intense debate in New York, facing those who believe that these actions are necessary to combat criminality with those who fear their legal and social implications. While some celebrate the arrest of criminals linked to organizations such as the Aragua train, others question the methods used and the impact on immigrant families.
