Venezuelan Engineer and Family Assaulted in Chile, Denounce Xenophobic Attack
Dilmara Jiménez, a Venezuelan engineer, and her family were violently assaulted in Santiago, Chile, in a xenophobic attack that highlights rising tensions against Venezuelan immigrants.
- On October 31, Dilmara Jiménez and her family faced a brutal assault while having breakfast at a market in La Vega Central, Santiago, Chile.
- The attack, driven by xenophobia, involved multiple assailants who verbally and physically assaulted the Venezuelan family, reflecting a disturbing trend of violence against immigrants.
- Dilmara Jiménez, a professional in engineering and image consultancy, has called for solidarity among Venezuelans in Chile to combat the xenophobic atmosphere they encounter.
Por Qué Es Relevante
This incident underscores the increasing xenophobia faced by Venezuelan immigrants in Chile, raising concerns about their safety and integration in a country that has seen a significant influx of Venezuelans fleeing crisis. It highlights the urgent need for societal and governmental responses to protect vulnerable immigrant communities.