Shakira does not bite his tongue against Trump and cancels his show in Los Angeles | Events

For Shakira There are circumstances that are put to music such as ethics, solidarity between peoples and humanity. Something that Donald Trump’s US is not very well over. And given The facts that are being lived in the city of Los AngelesIt didn’t seem the best stage to offer a concert as if nothing was past. Barranquilla’s did not bit his tongue and directly pointed to the US president of this situation due to migratory policies.

He did not want to hurry Barranquilla’s that in previous weeks had spoken about the atrocity that thousands of people were living. In fact, she has been president of the Barefoot Foot Foundation that tries to help the most disadvantaged.

The directly scheduled live for June 20 at the Sofi Stadium, due to the growing social tension caused by mass migratory raids in the city. The new spectacle date has been rescheduled for August 4, as confirmed by the organizers of the event and ticketmaster.

The artist’s decision is produced in the midst of a climate of uncertainty and protests in several cities in the United States, especially in Los Angeles, where hundreds of immigrants have been arrested in recent operations of the immigration and customs control service (ICE).

The raids have generated a wave of demonstrations, highways of highways and confrontations with the authorities, which even led to the declaration of a touch of curls in some neighborhoods such as Compton and the Fashion District.

Although Shakira He did not issue an official statement at the time of the announcement, his position is clear when facing a very delicate situation with a subject as complicated as immigration.

“We have to raise our voice and make it very clear that a country can change its immigration policies, but the treatment of all people must always be human,” said the Colombian during an interview.

The singer, known for her social activism and her work with the Fios Descalzos Foundation, also called for empathy and respect for Human Rights:

“Immigrants are not a threat, they are the soul of this country. Many of my fans, friends and colleagues are part of this brave and hardworking community. Today more than ever we must raise the voice for them.”

Fans who had already acquired entries for the June 20 concert can use them for the new date No need to make changes. “Your locations are still valid for the new date,” Ticketmaster reported in an email sent to the attendees.