Donald Trump and Shakira. EP
The Colombian singer Shakira He has affirmed that immigrants live “with constant fear” in the United States under the president’s policies Donald Trump. In a recent interview with BBC Newsthe artist has explained how migratory measures have generated a climate of generalized fear among those who were not born in the country.
Shakira has pointed out that the immigration repression of the current US government “means living with constant fear.” “And he is painful to see,” he added in the conversation with the British environment.
“We have to raise our voice”
Despite the adverse political climate, the singer has called for unity and stressed the need to act. “Now, more than ever, we have to keep together”he said. He has also called for mobilization: “We have to raise our voices and make it very clear that a country can change its immigration policies, but the treatment of people must always be human.”
A change regarding its beginnings
Shakira has compared the current context with his early years in the US when he moved to Miami at age 19. “Like many other Colombian immigrants, I came looking for a better future,” he recalled.
The artist’s statements have occurred at a time when Donald Trump’s administration has intensified its immigration policies. ICE raids (immigration and customs control service) have multiplied in different cities, generating protests under the motto “No Kings”.
In this context, thousands of people have manifested throughout the country to express their rejection of federal government measures.
