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Miami sheriff blasts Dem mayor for planned Grand Theft Auto 6 tie-in that top cops claim glorifies crime
New York Post • • technology
Key Points:
- Miami-Dade County Sheriff Rosie Cordero-Stutz criticized a proposal to temporarily transform Miami into a real-life version of Grand Theft Auto 6’s Vice City, citing concerns about promoting criminal activity depicted in the game.
- The plan, known as GTA VI × MDC, includes ideas like renaming Miami International Airport and the Port of Miami to their in-game counterparts and hosting a Vice City-themed motor festival.
- Police Commissioner Juan Carlos Bermudez also opposed the proposal, arguing it would misrepresent Miami by associating the city with crime and violence.
- The mayor’s office confirmed that no formal approval has been given and that any marketing plan would require a thorough review, though discussions with Rockstar Games are ongoing.
- Supporters of the game’s inclusion argue the partnership could generate revenue and boost Miami’s profile, while critics worry about the negative message it sends.
