Shakira Describes the Pain of Watching Migrants Live in Fear

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Shakira has built her career on rhythm and reinvention. But this week, she lent her voice to something heavier than music. As immigration raids escalate across major U.S. cities and protests stretch from Los Angeles to Portland, the Colombian singer stepped forward with personal insight and a message of solidarity.

In an interview with BBC News, the global star reflected on her experience as a migrant and spoke openly about the fear many now live with. “It means living in constant fear,” she says. “And it’s painful to see.

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To speak of migration without speaking of fear is to ignore its pulse. Shakira did not sidestep the realities faced by many across the country who wake each day uncertain whether it will end where it began. “I was only 19 when I moved to the US, like many other Colombian immigrants who come to this country looking for a better future,” she says.

Her reflection came at a time when deportation raids and immigration crackdowns are leaving their imprint on families, communities, and neighborhoods across states. In Los Angeles, where protests have extended from city blocks to the national conversation, the presence of ICE agents has intensified the daily anxiety already felt by those who live undocumented lives.

The singer expressed the necessity of vocal resistance in the face of institutional pressure. “Now, more than ever, we have to remain united. Now, more than ever, we have to raise our voices and make it very clear that a country can change its immigration policies.”

A Familiar Path

Shakira’s recollection of her own journey reads like a diary entry from millions. With only her ambitions and a thirst for creative growth, she arrived in a country that has long presented itself as the place where dreams are cultivated. Her experience mirrors those of countless Colombians and other Latinos who arrive with hope, carrying stories and sacrifice in equal measure.

“I remember I was surrounded by Spanish-English dictionaries and synonym dictionaries – because back in the day I didn’t really have Google or ChatGPT to [help].”

Her transformation from aspiring artist to global icon did not erase the memories of those early days. In naming the writers who shaped her linguistic understanding, she draws a quiet line between the immigrant who studies to be heard and the artist who learns to listen.

Unity Across Borders

Shakira’s comments come at a time when many public figures remain quiet. Her words carry weight because they reflect a journey many know. She did not arrive with guarantees. Like many of us, she worked her way forward, learning a new culture while holding on to her roots.

Now, as others face the threat of separation, deportation, or detention, her voice joins a larger movement demanding basic dignity for immigrants. “The treatment of all people must always be humane,” she repeated. In a moment when that simple truth feels uncertain, her words are part of a call that is growing louder each day.

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