Los Tigres Del Norte, Maná, Alejandro Fernández, Chiquis Rivera, and more than 20 other Hispanic artists are uniting to denounce the anti-Latino and anti-immigrant rhetoric of the Trump campaign in an exclusive statement shared with Rolling Stone.
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“There are real and substantive issues that can and should be debated. The dignity of Latino immigrants is not open for debate,” reads the statement. “Together we say to those spreading hate that we choose something better. Together we say enough is enough… ya estuvo.”
The group of stars signing the “Ya Estuvo” statement include Kate Del Castillo, Ramón Ayala, Majo Aguilar, María José, Edén Muñóz, Los Ángeles Azules, and Natalia Jimenez as they condemn the former president’s messaging and the long-term effects it’s had on the Latino community.
The statement is accompanied by a powerful video showcasing the increase in anti-Latino hate since Trump’s election. It features clips of U.S. Latinos being physically attacked, set to the backdrop of Trump’s 2016 campaign speech where he described Mexicans as criminals and rapists.
The video concludes with a call to vote, with Mexican music icon Paquita La Del Barrio adding some humor with her signature catchphrase: “¿Me estan oyendo, inútiles?” or “Are you listening, useless people?”
Jason Garner, the former CEO of Global Music at Live Nation and current manager of Maná and Fernández, organized the group of artists to emphasize that “it’s not right to denigrate and dehumanize the Latino people,” and to urge Latino Americans to vote.
“It doesn’t feel right to stand by now and watch my friends get abused. It feels cowardly not to speak up… Politicians can debate the issues. But the dignity of the Mexican immigrant isn’t up for debate,” Garner tells Rolling Stone. “I am who I am because of Latino immigrants. I owe them so much and I won’t stand by idly as they get attacked. None of us should.
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Music unites. Music heals. Music is the voice of love in times of despair. Today, we come together in support of our Latino brothers and sisters — and we need to sing loudly. The volume of our support needs to be louder than the hate of the Trump campaign. Together we tell Latino immigrants you are not alone. Together we say to those spreading hate that we choose something better. Together we say enough is enough… ya estuvo.
Alejandro Fernandez
Alex Lora of El Tri
Carolina Ross
Chiquis Rivera
Edén Muñoz
Edgar Huerta of Belanova
Ezequiel Peña
Genetallica
Kate Del Castillo
Lalo Mora
Los Angeles Azules
Maciel
Majo Aguilar
Maná
María José
Motel
Natalia Jiménez
Paco Familiar of DLD
Paquita la Del Barrio
Paty Cantú
René Camacho of La Arrolladora
Ramón Ayala
Río Roma
Sofia Niño de Rivera
Tigres del Norte
Ximena Sariñana
FAQs
What is the purpose of the “Ya Estuvo” statement?
The purpose of the “Ya Estuvo” statement is to denounce the anti-Latino and anti-immigrant rhetoric of the Trump campaign and show solidarity with Latino immigrants.
Who are some of the artists that signed the statement?
Some of the artists that signed the “Ya Estuvo” statement include Kate Del Castillo, Ramón Ayala, Majo Aguilar, María José, Edén Muñóz, Los Ángeles Azules, and Natalia Jimenez.
Why did Maná pull their song with Nicky Jam from streaming services?
Maná pulled their song with Nicky Jam from streaming services after the reggaetón musician joined Trump at a rally in Vegas, citing that the dignity of their people is more important than any business or promotion.
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