In a ride that feels like a documentary scene from a developing country rather than a Houston suburb, journalist Ben Bergquam of Real America’s Voice took viewers on a gripping, raw tour through Colony Ridge near Plum Grove, Texas—an area he claims has become a haven for illegal immigrants and a symbol of what he calls “Third World America.”
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Bergquam’s investigative style is simple yet sharp: he rolls down his window, asks questions, and observes. What he uncovers in this developed-but-declining sprawl is as jarring as it is thought-provoking—an environment completely transformed by immigration patterns, loose zoning laws, and what many are calling deliberate negligence by elected officials.
“This was one of those brilliant ideas, and it worked out exactly as expected,” Bergquam said in his post. “Introducing ‘Third World America.’ Just outside of Houston—cartel central—a community supposedly developed specifically for illegal aliens.”
The video unfolds like a slow-burning exposé. Bergquam drives through winding dirt roads lined with partially constructed homes, built in stages out of mismatched materials—wood here, concrete blocks there—reminiscent of rural construction patterns in Central America. His tone shifts between curiosity and concern as he tries to engage residents.
Five for five: not one English speaker. Multiple residents simply respond with “No English” or “No habla.” One man retreats, uneasy about being asked where he’s from. Others offer nods or vague smiles, unwilling—or perhaps unable—to comment. Bergquam doesn’t outright claim every resident is undocumented, but he doesn’t shy from the implication either. “Not definitive,” he admits, “but definitely worth more investigation.”
The implication is stark: this is not just a housing development—it’s a symbol of a much deeper problem. A problem where U.S. law, culture, and borders are being bulldozed by a mixture of global migration, cartel manipulation, and domestic political indifference.
The location—Cleveland, Texas, within the sprawling Colony Ridge development—has previously drawn attention for its loose zoning enforcement, unregulated construction, and ballooning population of undocumented migrants. Some reports suggest that plots are sold with minimal credit checks, attracting buyers looking for fast shelter—regardless of legal status.
“If you’ve ever traveled to Mexico or Central America, you’ll notice the construction style. It’s in phases, and here it’s the same: custom in the most chaotic way,” Bergquam observes.
That chaos, according to Bergquam, makes the area a perfect hideout: a maze of winding roads, minimal signage, and almost no code enforcement. “If you didn’t have GPS, you’d never find your way out,” he says.
His final commentary highlights a statistic that’s difficult to ignore: ICE reportedly has its highest number of apprehensions in this very region. Coincidence? Bergquam doesn’t think so—and he’s calling on others to pay attention.
“It’s not surprising at all that ICE raids this area heavily,” he concludes. “We’ll keep coming back to show what the left and the mainstream media don’t want you to see.”
For those who believe America is losing control of its borders—and its identity—Bergquam’s ride through “Third World America” is a wake-up call. And for those who disagree, it’s a controversial glimpse into a community few mainstream journalists dare to enter.
Stay tuned. Because this ride through Plum Grove isn’t the end of the road.