The vice mayor of Cudahy, a suburb in southeast Los Angeles County, Cynthia Gonzalez, is facing criticism over a social media video she shared that seemed to urge street gangs to band together against immigration sweeps.
In the since-removed video, Gonzalez states, “I want to know where all thecholosare at in Los Angeles.” You guys are constantly tagging things up and claiming hood, and now that the largest gang in the world is invading your hood, not a single one of you is talking.
She asserted that the people speaking out and protesting are those who are not involved in the gang life. We’re out there defending our people, fighting for our turf, and, like, where are you?
According to the video, she is urging street gang bosses to get their members in line and asking gang members to gather and lend a hand. Gonzalez mentions 18th Street, which is the name of one of Los Angeles’ biggest street gangs.
Federal officials might have taken notice of the footage. Gonzalez was reportedly under investigation for allegedly inciting street gangs to use violence against federal immigration authorities, according to Fox News, which broke the story first.
According to FBI policy, Laura Eimiller, the agency’s spokesperson, would not confirm or deny that the vice mayor was being investigated.
According to Eimiller, the FBI generally opposes calls for violence and violent attacks on law enforcement.
A request for comment was not immediately answered by Gonzalez.
However, the city of Cudahy acknowledged in a written statement that it was aware of Gonzalez’s social media remarks.
According to the statement, the Vice Mayor’s remarks are her personal opinions and do not necessarily reflect the opinions or official stance of the City of Cudahy. The City won’t be commenting any more.
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