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Shakira “I live with constant fear as an immigrant in the US”

In the midst of its tour of the United States, Shakira He delivered his opinion on the migratory conflict that since last week agitates the streets of Los Angeles, California, a city where protests against the raids promoted by the government of the government of the government of Donald Trump.

In dialogue with the BBC News portal, the Colombian confessed that he lives “With constant fear” in its immigrant in the United States.

Although he explained that he initially felt accepted and welcome when he moved to Miami Being a teenager, he also assured that he lives with fear for the political climate that crosses the country. “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”said.

When asked about how she feels in her immigrant, she added: “It means living with constant fear. And it is painful to see it … now, more than ever, we must remain united”.

“Now, more than ever, we must raise their voice and make it clear that a country can change its immigration policies, But the treatment of people must always be human ”Shakira said, that this year he is touring the US by the hand of his tour “Women do not cry World Tour.”

Last week, according to reports from international agencies, dozens of people were arrested during protests in several cities in the United States against migratory raids and the Deportation Policy of the Trump administration.

This year, in Los Angeles, the city where the demonstrations originated, a series of raids of the Immigration and Customs Control Serviceespecially in workplaces.

In response to protests, Trump authorized the deployment of the National guardwhich was allowed to carry out operations against protests for the next 60 days.


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