Today: Tren de Aragua, John McCain and Jennifer Lopez

Plus: Map Authentically Shows How 'All Roads Lead to Rome'?                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 September 07, 2024 | [Read Online]( Today: Tren de Aragua, John McCain and Jennifer Lopez Plus: Map Authentically Shows How 'All Roads Lead to Rome'? [fb]( [fb]( [fb]( [fb](mailto:?subject=Post%20from%20Snopes&body=Today%3A%20Tren%20de%20Aragua%2C%20John%20McCain%20and%20Jennifer%20Lopez%3A%20Plus%3A%20Map%20Authentically%20Shows%20How%20%27All%20Roads%20Lead%20to%20Rome%27%3F%0A%0Ahttps%3A%2F%2Fmail.snopes.com%2Fp%2Ftoday-venezuelan-gang-members-john-mccain-jennifer-lopez) SATURDAY EDITION Snopes Debunker Sept. 7, 2024 Today: Tren de Aragua, John McCain and Jennifer Lopez [Two people both appearing to hold guns and wearing red hoodies and hats stand outside an apartment door. A person wearing a black jacket is seen to the side of them.]( Unpacking 'Hysteria' Over Venezuelan Gang Members Allegedly Taking Over Colorado Apartment Rumors that members of a gang from Venezuela commanded control of an apartment complex in Aurora, Colorado, have generated headlines by [conservative media outlets]( and [social media commentary](. The New York Post, for instance, claimed a criminal gang from Venezuela called [Tren de Aragua]( had "taken over" the complex. The rumors began when a local TV broadcast reporter based in Denver posted a [video]( to X on Aug. 28 supposedly showing a group of men — four of whom appeared to be carrying firearms — entering an apartment in a nearby suburb, Aurora. Aurora police indeed believe members of the gang are operating in their jurisdiction, though the department has reportedly only formally investigated one crime connected to the gang, and that incident occurred at a different apartment complex. Snopes reporter Jack Izzo has the details. [Read Story]( [A circular robotic device is shown on what appears to be a table.]( Amazon Says 'Error' Caused Alexa to Give Reasons to Vote for Harris — But Not for Trump Some users expressed outrage in early September after discovering a discrepancy in the answers provided by Amazon's digital assistant. [Read Story]( [A group of white people wear shirts that says "WALZ'S FOR TRUMP." Behid them is a TRUMP 2024 flag. The post is captioned, "Tim Walz's family back in Nebraska wants you to know something..."]( Photo Shows Relatives of Tim Walz Wearing 'Nebraska Walz's for Trump' Shirts? A photo showing eight people wearing T-shirts reading "Nebraska Walz's for Trump" caught fire on social media in early September. [Read Story]( [A white man is seen in a graveyard. "POLITICAL AD" can be seen n white text in the bottom left corner, while "C-SPAN" is seen in the right bottom corner.]( John McCain Once Filmed Scenes at Arlington National Cemetery for Campaign Ad? Users shared an old video in September to deflect blame away from a more inflammatory controversy involving Donald Trump's 2024 campaign. [Read Story]( [A Latina walks on the sdewalk. An image that appears to zoom in on her face shows it heavily wrinkled.]( Real Photos Show Jennifer Lopez 'Without Makeup'? A social media user claimed Lopez looked "very different." [Read Story]( Staff Pick Map Authentically Shows How 'All Roads Lead to Rome'? The medieval proverb "All roads lead to Rome" dates back to the 12th century. [Read The Staff Pick]( [View Editor’s Picks]( Update your [email preferences]( or unsubscribe [here]( © 2024 Snopes 228 Park Ave S, #29976, New York, New York 10003, United States [[beehiiv logo]Powered by beehiiv]( [Terms of Service](