“This country is nothing without immigrants”, can be heard in the new video by Bad Bunny, “NUEVAYoL”, where the Puerto Rican artist delivers a powerful message of unity for the Latino community in the United States and ironically criticizes the deportation policies promoted by President Donald Trump.
The music video, released this Friday, July 4th, a key date in the American calendar due to the celebration of Independence Day, becomes an audiovisual piece filled with symbols, emotions, and social commentary, describes the agency EFE.
Amid images of the Puerto Rican diaspora in New York, a voice that simulates that of a remorseful Trump, altered with Artificial Intelligence, interrupts the scene to apologize to immigrants, acknowledging that "America is the entire continent."
"This country is nothing without Mexicans, Puerto Ricans, Colombians, Venezuelans, Cubans", says the voice. A phrase that has particularly resonated among those who have felt excluded or invisible in many migrant support campaigns, such as the thousands of Cubans facing deportation processes, living under uncertain asylum policies, or trying to start over after risking everything in the exodus.
Among the scenes in the music video, one striking image stands out: the Statue of Liberty with the Puerto Rican flag on its forehead, dyed in the sky blue that symbolizes the rejection of the island's annexation. This gesture is significant: Bad Bunny not only shows solidarity with Latinos but also reaffirms his critical stance against colonial subordination and the lack of sovereignty.
In addition to an aesthetic that blends reggaeton, salsa, and plena, paying homage to Puerto Rican culture, the video captures typical celebrations such as a quinceañera and domino games, icons of the Caribbean that the diaspora has kept alive in New York.
The final message displayed on the screen closes the circle: “Together we are stronger”. More than just a phrase, it is a call for solidarity among Latinos, to break down walls, both real and symbolic, and to acknowledge one another as an essential part of the history of the United States.
For Cubans in exile, many of whom live in fear of deportation or are awaiting family reunification, this gesture from one of the most influential artists on the continent does not go unnoticed. In times when immigration policies are tightening, support from figures like Bad Bunny helps to highlight the multiple realities of those who cross borders in search of a better future.
The song is part of the album “Nadie Sabe Lo Que Va a Pasar Mañana” and accompanies the announcement of an artistic residency for the singer at the Coliseo de Puerto Rico, where he will offer 30 concerts between July 11 and September 14, reports EFE.
Bad Bunny, once again, proves that his music not only makes people dance: it also engages, moves, and advocates for causes that resonate with the hearts of millions of Latinos. And this time, he included the Cubans.
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