Seems like the city is placing a lot of the blame on the owner for allowing it to happen, and operating without proper licensing. Eh, maybe a valid reason, maybe a bit of a cop out, maybe a bit of both.If you were to do any honest research, you would find other sources that collaborate this story.
Newsweek
Hotel faces legal action after Venezuelan gangs takeover
Court documents seen by Newsweek show that over the past two years, police have received 693 calls to investigate criminal activity within the hotel.
www.newsweek.com
El Passo Times
Texas judge shuts down Gateway Hotel in El Paso over alleged Tren de Aragua gang activity
El Paso's Gateway Hotel temporarily shut down after the hotel owners were accused of allowing criminal activity by the Tren de Aragua gang.
www.elpasotimes.com
KATV
Texas hotel faces legal action over alleged 'Tren De Aragua' gang activity, violations
For the last two years, there have been 693 calls made for police to investigate the hotel.
katv.com