Shakira He has affirmed that he lives with “constant fear” as an immigrant in the United States, in an interview with BBC News in which the singer has strongly criticized Donald Trump’s policies.
“I was only 19 when I moved to the United States, like many other Colombian immigrants who come to this country in search of a better future,” he explained, before being asked about how he feels to be an immigrant in that country today: “It means living with constant fear, and it is painful to see it.”
The singer encouraged the migrant community to defend her rights and stay strong at adversity, because “Now, more than ever, we have to stay together»He said. «Now, more than ever, 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. 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 our voice for them ».
The night before the interview, Shakira had to cancel his concert in San Antonio, Texas, surprisingly and run overto. The tickets had been exhausted weeks and the enclosure was already full of people, but a failure in the structure of the stage forced to cancel in Extremis its show in the Alamodome, framed on their tour ‘Women no longer cry World Tour’.
On the other hand, Shakira planned to give a concert on June 20 at the Sofi Stadium in Los Angeles, but due to the growing social tension caused by Mass migratory raids in the city, the show has been rescheduled For August 4, as confirmed by the organizers of the event and Ticketmaster. «Fans who had already acquired tickets can use them for the new date without making changes. Your locations are still valid for the new date, ”reports the ticketera in an email sent to the attendees.
The compatriot of Shakira Karol G, has also joined the critical voices with the indiscriminate raids of the ICE, the American anti -immigration service. «I don’t know how to shut up when something hurts. What madness wake up these days and see everything that is happening», He has written in a statement released through Instagram. «I am Latin, and what is happening with my community is deeply painful. Being Latin should not generate rejection or fear; It should inspire pride and respect. Latinos are blessing, persistent, workers, dreamers! People who, where they are, work the fields, build cities, raise companies, cure wounds, teach, hold homes, take care of families … Here we are to contribute culture, strength, talent, economy and humanity. To families who live moments of fear, loss, overwhelming … I am with you too. I am with my people, always ».
Karol G also referred to the political situation of his country: “I am Colombian and my country is going through a devastating moment,” he says in reference to the wave of violence that Colombia lives after the recent attack against the senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay, and the succession of up to 24 terrorist attacks in the country in the last week. «I keep thinking about the pain of my land. Seeing suffering and uncertainty in Colombia, my country, leaves me speechless ».
Many other artists, including Americans, are attacking Trump and their antimigration policy. Last weekend, Billie Eilish’s brother and producer, finneas, said the National Guard had thrown tear gas in a “peaceful” protest in Los Angeles. “ICE shit,” he wrote on social networks about the incident. Later, he added: “If you are doing this fascist shit you are small and weak and you will lose.” Tom Morello, from Rage Against The Machine, has also attended a protest against ICE and asked people to “defend the angels.” For his part, Billie Joe Armstrong, leader of Green Day, expressed his support for ICE by sending him “shit.”
Doechii, who won the award for best female hip-hop artist at the Bet Awards, dedicated his speech to denounce the military deployment: «Trump is using military forces to stop a protest. It is our responsibility to unite against hatred, ”he said before the ovation of the attendees. For its part, the group The Game has written on its social networks: «Blacks and brunettes we have always shared. We will live and die in the ».
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