The MAGA leader’s mass deportation agenda has sparked concern among even the most influential personalities. Colombian singer Shakira, a global pop music icon, revealed this week that she experiences “constant fear” as an immigrant in the United States.
In a conversation with BBC News, she expressed deep concern about the current immigrant situation, amid an increasingly tense atmosphere fueled by the strict immigration policies of MAGA movement leader Donald Trump.
“Being an immigrant today means living in constant fear, and it’s painful to witness,” she stated.
The global superstar, currently on her American tour for the Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, shared her personal journey of arriving in the United States at age 19. “Like many other Colombian immigrants who come to this country seeking better opportunities,” she told the BBC. Back then, she noted with a touch of humor, “I didn’t have Google or ChatGPT to help me learn English.” Instead, she carved her path to success using Spanish-English dictionaries and studying lyrics from prominent English-speaking songwriters, as reported by Consequence.
Despite her worldwide fame, Shakira remains deeply connected to the struggles faced by millions of other immigrants in an increasingly hostile political environment. She advocates for solidarity: “Now more than ever, we must stand together. Now more than ever, we must raise our voices and clearly state that while a country can modify its immigration laws, the treatment of every human being must always remain humane.”
Her comments come as protests against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) operations intensify, particularly in Los Angeles, responding to the harsh measures implemented under the Trump administration.
Shakira continues her American tour, scheduled to conclude in San Francisco by month’s end, following performances in Houston, Phoenix, Las Vegas, and other major cities. However, beyond the spotlight, the message remains evident: even the most celebrated figures in the entertainment industry aren’t immune to the anxiety-inducing atmosphere surrounding immigration issues in the United States.
Source: Consequence
