Musichakira vents on constant fear as an immigrant in the USA

Shakira He opened his heart over the reality of living as an immigrant in the United States. In an interview with BBC Newsthe Colombian singer revealed that, although she has already been welcomed by arriving in the country as a teenager, today she lives in “constant fear” in the face of the current political scenario.

“I was only 19 when I moved to the United States, like so many other Colombians looking for a better future,” he said. When asked what it is like to be an immigrant in the country today, the answer was straightforward: “It means living with fear all the time. And this is painful to see.”

Shakira He took advantage of the space to appeal for solidarity and resistance.

Now, more than ever, we need to be united. We need to raise our voices and make it clear that even if immigration policies change, treatment to people should always be human.

Statements arise amid increasing protests against the actions of the Ice (US immigration and control service of the US), accused of performing arbitrary operations in workplaces in Los Angeles. In response, the government of Donald Trump Authorized the presence of the National Guard, intensifying the climate of tension.

Several public figures positioned themselves in the face of the situation. Finneproducer and brother of Billie Eilishhe said he was hit by tear gas during a peaceful protest and used the networks to criticize the Ice. Tom Morellofrom Rage Against The Machinealso went to the streets to defend the rights of immigrants, while Billie Joe Armstrongfrom Green Dayexpressed his indignation publicly.

Even Khaby Lamethe most followed influencer of the Tiktokwould have left the country after an alleged detention by the migratory authorities this week.

The words of Shakira They come as a reminder that, even with international success and prestige, fear and insecurity are still part of the lives of millions of immigrants in the United States.

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