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The Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan opened up about the challenging situation faced by Latinos in the United States during the second term of Donald Trump, in an interview on the show "El Hormiguero," in Spain.
The artist revealed that she even carries her passport with her just in case: "I'm a little scared, I carry my passport card just in case, in case someone hears me speaking Spanish and something crazy happens. It would be something unbelievable to get arrested for speaking Spanish..." she stated.
Estefan, who has lived in Miami since she was a child, stated that she supports legal and organized immigration, but criticized the way immigrants are being treated.
"Seeing families being separated, how they have mistreated many people, throwing women to the ground in front of their children... That scares me. I have lived there for many years and have never seen anything like this," he emphasized.
This is not the first time Estefan has criticized Donald Trump's immigration policy.
In another interview last July, she stated that, despite having experienced tough moments of racial segregation in her youth, she has never seen the United States as polarized as it is now.
"In the 65 years I've been here, I witnessed the segregation and the horrors that African Americans experienced during a time when they tried to stand tall with Martin Luther King. I was a child, but I saw it all... And I haven't seen anything like this," she commented.
Gloria Estefan, the central figure of Hispanic Heritage 2025 in Madrid
His visit to El Hormiguero was to promote his free concert at Plaza de Colón in Madrid on Sunday, October 5, as part of the Hispanoheritage 2025 celebrations.
The artist emphasized the importance of reclaiming the Spanish language and Hispanic culture: "We need to create and nurture those ties we share, like the language of our motherland, and I believe that at this moment we must be proud of who we are and where we come from," she said.
Estefan's concert will be one of the highlights of the Hispanic Heritage 2025 events, organized by the Community of Madrid for the National Day celebration on October 12.
The artist, who is also celebrating 50 years of her career, already warned: "Bring comfortable shoes, because we are going to dance."
Gloria Estefan, 68, with over 50 years of career, three Grammy Awards, and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, thus combines her cultural commitment with her activism by highlighting the risks and fears that Latinos face in their country of residence.
Frequently Asked Questions about Gloria Estefan and her Cultural and Social Impact
Why does Gloria Estefan carry her passport in the U.S.?
Gloria Estefan carries her passport out of fear of being arrested for speaking Spanish in the current political climate of the United States under Donald Trump's administration, where she feels that Latinos are facing a difficult and dangerous situation.
What is Gloria Estefan's stance on Donald Trump's immigration policy?
Gloria Estefan strongly criticizes Donald Trump's immigration policy. She has expressed her concern about the separation of families and the mistreatment of immigrants, and she has remarked that she has never seen the United States so polarized as it is today.
What events will Gloria Estefan headline at the 2025 Hispanic Festival?
Gloria Estefan will be the central figure of the Festival of Hispanidad 2025 in Madrid. She will offer a free concert in Plaza de Colón and deliver the inaugural speech, highlighting the importance of the Spanish language and Hispanic culture.
What role does Gloria Estefan play in the Latino community in the U.S.?
Gloria Estefan is an influential figure in the Latino community in the United States, promoting culture and the rights of Latinos. She has used her music and platform to advocate for the importance of the Spanish language and to highlight the challenges faced by immigrants.
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