Overview

• In a June 16 BBC interview, Shakira said “living in constant fear” captures the immigrant experience under President Trump’s policies.
• The singer dedicated her February Latin pop album Grammy to “immigrant brothers and sisters,” pledging ongoing solidarity with their cause.
• Reflecting on her journey from Colombia at 19, Shakira described using dictionaries and the works of Whitman, Cohen and Dylan to master English.
• Thousands joined “No Kings” rallies from Los Angeles to Austin to protest ICE raids as her comments gained prominence.
• Latin American artists including Becky G, Ivan Cornejo, Fuerza Regida and Maná have publicly voiced support for immigrant communities.