In the midst of the fury because of their successful, women do not cry, Shakira also took some time to talk about what hurts many. And this time, his message was for the Millions of immigrants living in the United States with fear.
During an interview with the BBC in Miami, the Barranquillera singer spoke with her heart in her hand about what difficult which is for many to live in a country where they fear being deported or separated from their families. “It means living with constant fear,” he said. “It’s painful to see it.”
Shakira, who appeared at the Hard Rock Live, did not avoid the issue when journalist Mark Savage asked him about the life of immigrants in the United States. “Now more than ever, We have to be united. We have to raise our voice. ”
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She knows what it is to start from scratch. He recalled that he arrived in the United States when he was just 19, without knowing English, but full of dreams. “Like many other ColombiansI came looking for a better future, ”he said.
Since then, his career has been a success. But do not forget those who live today with the raids of the Immigration Control Service (ICE) and for immigration laws They affect thousands. “A country can change its policies, but you should always treat people with humanity,” he said.
This is not the first time that Shakira talks about the rights of immigrants. In February, during the Grammy Awards, he also dedicated their prize to them. “You are worth it, and always I will fight with you “he said that night.
He also sent a special message to women who work hard to carry out their families: “You are the true fighters.”
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The artist is aware that her voice comes far, and that is why he uses her to defend those who often cannot speak.
“I was also immigrant. I came with a dream. And I will not stop fighting for those who continue to arrive with the same hope, ”he said.
