The Vice Mayor of Cudahy, Cynthia Gonzalez, is under fire after calling on gang members to fight immigration enforcement. In a now-deleted video, she specifically challenged the 18th Street and Florencia 13 gangs to “help out and organize” against ICE raids. This shocking message was delivered at what appeared to be a social gathering, with club music in the background. She told these criminal groups to step up or stop claiming territory.
Gonzalez demanded to know where the “cholos” were while their “hood is being invaded by the biggest gang there is.” She warned rival gangs not to “claim no block, no nothing” unless they’re fighting federal immigration enforcement. The vice mayor essentially told violent criminals they must now become community defenders against lawful operations. This dangerous message blurs the line between criminals and heroes.
The Los Angeles Police Protective League immediately called for Gonzalez’s resignation. Law enforcement professionals recognize this rhetoric as a direct threat to public safety. Encouraging gangs to confront federal agents could spark deadly violence in our streets. The FBI is likely reviewing whether her statements crossed legal boundaries into incitement.
It’s outrageous that an elected official would recruit street gangs as allies against immigration enforcement. These criminal organizations terrorize the same communities Gonzalez claims to represent. Instead of supporting law enforcement, she’s empowering the very gangs that destroy neighborhoods through drugs and violence. This is a complete betrayal of her oath to protect citizens.
There’s sick irony in casting murderers and drug dealers as saviors against border enforcement. The gangs she’s recruiting have blood on their hands from countless innocent victims. Now they’re supposed to be heroes? This twisted logic shows how far some politicians will go to push open-border agendas. They’d rather partner with criminals than support America’s laws.
This incident highlights our nation’s border security crisis. When local officials actively sabotage immigration enforcement, it puts every American at risk. Gonzalez’s actions prove that sanctuary policies empower criminals while undermining law-abiding citizens. We need leaders who defend our borders, not those who cozy up to street gangs.
Southeast L.A. County suffers yet another blow to its reputation thanks to Gonzalez. Her reckless behavior reinforces negative stereotypes about political corruption in the region. Instead of cleaning up local government, she’s dragging her community backward by glorifying gang culture. Taxpayers deserve responsible leaders, not spectacle-seeking politicians.
Real leadership demands upholding the rule of law, not rallying criminals against federal authorities. Gonzalez’s disgraceful stunt proves she’s unfit for office. Americans want safety and order, not politicians who beg gang members to do their dirty work. It’s time to restore common sense and lawfulness in our communities.
