Shakira states that “being an immigrant in the United States means living with fear”

The singer Shakira addressed the complex situation of the United Stateswhere Trump’s migratory policies have unleashed chaos in the country.

In an interview with the BBCthe artist refficient about his personal experience as an immigrantremembering that he left Colombia at age 19 to settle in Miami “looking for a better future.”

“Now, more than ever, we have to stay together. 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, “said the voice of” La Loba “, who currently resides in the North American country with their two children.

Likewise, the singer -songwriter acknowledged that Being immigrant in the United States “means living with constant fear And it is painful to see it. “

“I just hope that they can be treated under the principles of equity and freedom. Those are the principles that shape this country and in general many other powerful countries in the world. Many other large and powerful nations in the world have been forged with the hard work of immigrants. I hope this country, like many other countries that have problems with immigration, find a human solution to address those problems,” added the native of Barranquilla.

It is worth mentioning that Shakira, who is in the midst of his tour “Women no longer cry”, reprogrammed his concert at the Sofi stadium in Los Angeles For August 4 – originally scheduled for June 20 – due to protests against massive migrant raids, led by the Immigration and Customs Control Service (ICE).