Chile: They denounce attempt at femicide against Venezuelan migrant; Cry for legal action

The Venezuelan community in Chile is dismayed after the complaint of a brutal aggression suffered by Yerianny Rosales, a Venezuelan migrant, at the hands of their partner. The victim’s family has made an urgent call to the Chilean authorities to investigate the case and do justice.

According to the complaint made by Yerika Rosales, the victim’s cousin, the aggression occurred last Sunday, March 9, in a residence of the Quinta Normal commune, Santiago. The aggressor was identified as Aleyxer Castro.

Aggression details:

• The aggression occurred in the presence of a third woman, the nine -month -old daughter of Yerianny’s couple and mother.
• According to the complaint, the aggression was triggered when Yerianny’s couple intended to put another woman in the room, and Yerianny opposed.
• Castro would have brutally hit Yerianny until he was unconscious.
• After the aggression, he snatched his cell phone, locked her and threatened her.

The victim’s health state:

• Yerianny was taken to a hospital by its employers, who noticed their serious state of health.
• The doctors diagnosed serious injuries and hospitalized it.
• There is the possibility that Yerianny loses a kidney due to the injuries suffered.

REQUIREMENT OF JUSTICE:

• Yerianny’s family denounces the lack of response from the authorities, despite having filed the complaint on the day of the attack.
• They demand thorough investigation and that the case is not unpunished.
• The Venezuelan community in Chile has echoed the complaint through social networks.

This case has generated a wave of outrage and concern in the Venezuelan community in Chile, who cry for justice and protection for victims of gender violence.