Colorado Airbnb Trashed by Suspected Venezuelan Gang, Owner Faces $16K in Damages

A massive party allegedly hosted by Tren de Aragua gang members leaves a Colorado Airbnb owner grappling with significant financial and emotional distress.

Karen Martiz, the owner of the Evergreen property, discovered her Airbnb in ruins after a party involving 80 to 100 people.
The Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office suspects the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua was involved in the destruction.
Damages to the property are estimated at $16,000, leaving Martiz unable to rent out her home and facing financial strain.
Martiz reported extensive damage, including cigarette butts, gum on carpets and walls, and hundreds of empty alcohol bottles.
The incident has drawn national attention, with former President Trump citing it as an example of the need for stricter immigration policies.