Being immigrant in the United States is living with constant fear: Shakira

Mexico City.- Colombian singer Shakira talked about his experience As an immigrant living in the United States under the current immigration policies of President Donald Trump.

In an interview with the BBC this weekend, the singer -songwriter was asked what was it to be an immigrant in the US todayespecially in the middle of the raids of the customs immigration and control service (ICE).

“Being an immigrant in the US means living with constant fear. And it is painful to see it, ”said the 48 -year -old performer, who also reflected on how the country has changed since he moved to Miami being a teenager in the mid -1990s.

“I was only 19 when I moved to the United States, like many other Colombian immigrants who arrive in this country looking for a better future.

To improve its English language management and its understanding of musical work, Shakira explained that he read works of Leonard Cohen, Walt Whitman and Bob Dylanamong many idols. “I did it to understand how the English language works in song composition,” he recalled.

Since he assumed office earlier this year, President Trump has intensified his efforts to Fight the alleged migratory violations. And in recent days, ICE raids have unleashed protests and chaos in the streets of the US.

“Now, more than ever, we must remain united. Now, more than ever, we must raise their voice and make it very clear that a country can change its immigration policies, but the treatment of all people must always be human, ”Shakira said.

With these statements, the Colombian joins the growing number of musicians who manifest Against federal raids in southern California, such as Katy Perry, Olivia Rodrigo, Finneos, The Game, Billie Joe Armstrong, Kehlani, Tom Morello and Reneé Rapp.