Wilfredo Castillo Rivasa 47 -year -old Venezuelan asylum seeker, denounced that He was attacked by another detainee In the Northwest detention Center, in Tacoma, Washington. Ensures that, after the aggression, he did not receive adequate medical attention and that the Authorities did not notify the local police.
The incident occurred on August 12, when Castillo was resting in his bunk. As reported to Newsweeka partner attacked without prior noticehitting it and stabbing it with a pencil in the stomach, arm and leg. Despite his attempts to defend himself, he suffered several wounds.
“I’m afraid that Someone attacks me again. I can’t sleep well, I have nightmares and I don’t feel safe here”, He said.
Medical Supervision
A GEO Groupa private company that manages the Prison under contract with ICEhe arrived when he heard the uproar and took it to interrogation first and then to the nursing.
On the spot, Castillo received an antitetanic vaccine, ointments, bandages and analgesics Before being sent back to your cell. According to his testimony, Be deeper studies were never practiced Despite your family’s requests.
He National Security Department (DHS) He rejected these accusations and said he received adequate attention. Officials pointed out that His injuries were superficial and? It was not necessary to hospitalize it. They also assured that the aggressor was isolated and accused of assault.
The situation occurs in the midst of a hardening of migratory policies. Castillo arrived in the United States in April 2024, after fleeing from Venezuelaand requested asylum.
Although initially He was allowed to wait for his process under supervisionin March 2025 was arrested by ICEwho accused him of breaking control quotes, something his wife denies.
In July 2025, a judge acknowledged that he faced risk of torture or death if it was deported and granted protection under the convention against torture.
However, it is still arrested while the authorities analyze send it to a third countrya measure criticized by your lawyer and relatives.
His wife, Karri Castillo launched a campaign in Gofundme to raise legal funds and claim its immediate release. “I just want Will to return home; It’s my best friend”He declared in tears.