Selena Gomez is an artist committed to the defense of the rights of immigrants living without papers in the United States. In 2019, Gomez produced the documentary ‘Living Undocummented’, which exposes the history of eight families without papers that face the migratory policy of the country. In addition, Gomez explained in various interviews the history of his family, which emigrated from Mexico to the United States in the 70s.
The massive deportations of immigrant people without papers, which significantly affect the Latin population in the United States, are already under mandate of Trump. In recent days, more than 4,000 people have been deported to Mexico, but repatriations are also affecting other Latin American countries such as Colombia or Guatemala.
Selena Gomez has spoken about deportations by publishing a video on Instagram of her crying disconsolate before the news. “I just wanted to say that I am very sorry, all my people are being attacked, the children … I do not understand.” Gomez has expressed his desire to help as he can: «I don’t know what to do. I will try everything, I promise.
Gomez’s video reaction in networks has been polarized. Although some have applauded their gesture for making visible the rights of immigrants, others have pointed out their “hypocrisy,” since Gomez is born in the United States and “will never have to face the consequences of illegal immigration.” Others believe that Gomez’s Billionaire status is not exclusive of his activism: “It must be the gringa with more social awareness of all. It could be another Elon Musk, but even Billonaria continues to give everything that can for social causes. ”
Gomez has been attentive to criticism, or so, because, shortly after publishing his video, he has decided to erase it. Instead, Gomez has published a message of frustration: “Apparently it is not good to show empathy for people,” he has written in a story also eliminated.
Selena Gomez Shares Emotional Instagram Story About The Deportation of Mexican People:
“All My People Are Getting Attled, The Children. I Don’s Understand. I’m so sorry, i wish i could do subthing i can’t. I DON’T KNOW WHAT TO DO. I’LL Try EveryTHING, I promise. ” pic.twitter.com/il8ppxyzma
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