Lefty California Vice Mayor Calls On Hispanic Gangs To Join Fight Against ICE
The leader of a California city is under fire for uploading a social media video calling on ruthless street gangs to take on federal immigration agents. Cynthia Gonzalez, who serves as vice mayor of Cudahy, a city…
The leader of a California city is under fire for uploading a social media video calling on ruthless street gangs to take on federal Immigration agents.
Cynthia Gonzalez, who serves as vice mayor of Cudahy, a city located in southeast Los Angeles County, uploaded a video on social media where she complained about 18th Street and Florencia 13 gang members not doing anything to stop Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from conducting enforcement operations, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
“I wanna know where all the cholos are at in Los Angeles — 18th Street, Florencia. Where’s the leadership at?” Gonzalez says in the video. A “cholo” is a slang term, typically referring to a young hispanic male involved in gang activity.
“Now that your hood is being invaded by the biggest gang there is, there ain’t a peep out of you,” the vice mayor continued. “Don’t be trying to claim no block, no nothing if you’re not showing up right now trying to help out and organize.”
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Gonzalez won election to her current term on the Cudahy City Council in November 2022, according to Los Angeles County election results. Her term is due to expire in December 2026.