Among them, Shakirathe iconic Colombian singer, has shared her experiences as immigrant in USA. His perspective, arising from his arrival in Miami, being a 19 -year -old teenager, has generated great controversy. With an estimated fortune in $ 300 million, Shakira He has declared to the BBC News that the immigrant experience, in the context of the administration’s immigration policies Trump, implies “Live with constant fear”.
The artist, who learned English by studying the poetry of Walt Whitman and the lyrics of Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan to understand the “Mechanics of the language in the musical composition”he has expressed his pain in the situation facing many immigrants in the country. His statement coincides with the protests against ICE (immigration and customs control) that have shaken cities such as Los Angeles, with reports of raids and disturbances.
This pronouncement is not isolated. Other Hollywood figures, such as Kendall Jennerthey have also joined the conversation, sharing messages of support to immigrant communities through their social networks. “Now more than ever, we must remain united,” Shakira said in part of his statement in Spanish, addressed to his Latin American fans. “We must raise our voices and make it clear that a country can change its immigration policies, but the treatment of all people must always be human.”
The coincidence of these statements with Shakira’s recent triumph in the Grammy, where he dedicated his award to “All my immigrant brothers and sisters in this country”he has amplified the impact of his words. In the midst of this context, events such as the cancellation of three consecutive concerts of their record tour, add another layer to the narrative.
In addition to Shakira and Jenner, other celebrities such as Eva Longoria and Chrissy Teigen They have used their platforms to express their solidarity and promote resources for the immigrant community in Los Angeles. Social media support messages included links to organizations that offer help and promote citizen mobilization. The importance of citizen participation before this panorama is emphasized.
The images of American flags being burned in the middle of the protests in Los Angeles, along with the deployment of 2,000 members of the National Guard despite the objections of the governor of California, Gavin Newsom, paint a complex picture of current social tensions.
