Shakira postpone concert in Los Angeles for protests after ICE raids against Mexican migrants
Shakira decided to postpone his expected concert in the Sofi Stadium of Los Angeles, originally scheduled for June 20. The new date will be on August 4according to Ticketmaster through a statement aimed at attendees.
The announcement comes in the middle of a series of protests in several cities in the United States, mainly in Los Angeles, where thousands of people have taken to the streets to demonstrate against migratory raids executed by the Immigration and Customs Control Service (ICE, for its acronym in English) and the National Guard.
Although the Colombian singer has not issued an official statement, the company in charge of the sale of tickets was responsible for confirming the reprogramming. “We have worked with the organizers of the event to reage your event and be sure that you will still have the possibility to attend. Your tickets are still valid for the new date,” says the message sent by email.
The updated date for the tour of the tour already appears on the official Ticketmaster site already appears Women no longer cry World Tourwhich remains in the same enclosure, the Sofi Stadium. Attendees who acquired tickets for June 20 will not have to perform any additional procedure; They can use their tickets to access the August 4 show.
The Angelina capital is in the midst of a social tension environment after a series of migratory operations that have generated outrage in the Latin community. More than 44 people were detained in neighborhoods such as Compton, Paramount and the Fashion District, which unleashed protests headed by civil rights and neighbors of the affected areas.
The mobilizations began peacefully, but over the hours they climbed. Protesters blocked highways and faced elements of the local and federal police, which resulted in several arrests. The forces of the order used tear gas to disperse the dissatisfied, while community leaders demanded the immediate cessation of the raids.
The Latin community has expressed concern about what they consider unjustified persecution, and have requested the intervention of local and state authorities to protect affected families. The protests have been replicated in other cities with a high migrant presence, such as Houston, Phoenix and Chicago.
Although Shakira has not made public statements so far, the decision to reprogram its concert is interpreted as a gesture of respect for the situation that the migrant community is going through in the United States.
The Colombian singer has historically maintained an active position on social issues, especially those linked to childhood, education and equity. This time, its silence contrasts with a concrete action that avoids a massive show in the midst of a climate of uncertainty and tension.
