Through social networks, different international stars expressed their support for Colombia in these days of crisis.
After the National Strike began on April 28 against the Tax Reform and other projects that the Government of Iván Duque planned to implement, Colombia has experienced a terrible wave of violence, as protesters have taken to the streets to demand their rights but in the attempt they have suffered serious attacks and human rights violations, presumably perpetrated by agents of the National Police and ESMAD.
These are the international stars who expressed their support for Colombia
Although several national figures such as J Balvin, Shakira, James Rodríguez and Maluma have demonstrated demanding respect for life and prompt agreements between the State and the protesters, other stars of the international show business have joined to echo the serious situation they face. the country.
kim kardashian
The world-renowned socialite of the Kardashian clan replied through her official Twitter account a complaint in graphic pieces shared by users of the same network, where the events that had happened in the country in recent days were explained in English.
Justin Bieber
The Canadian singer surprised millions of fans by sharing an image on his Instagram in which he stated that although he does not know very well what is happening in Colombia, he is aware of the chaos that exists right now and asked to pray for our country.
“I’m not exactly sure what’s going on, but I can clearly see there is chaos in Colombia right now! Keep the people of Colombia in your prayers.”
Kendall Jenner
The stunning American model, businesswoman and television figure (member of the Kardashian clan) was also one of the celebrities who opened a space on their networks to refer to Colombia, sharing a video of the brothers Moisés and Mateo Arias, (Colombian actors) who expressed deep sorrow for the situation in the country.
Demi lovato
One of the Hollywood personalities that most caught the attention of Internet users was the singer and former Disney girl Demi Lovato, who through her networks shared not one but two posts on her Instagram account referring to Colombia. The first of them (a carousel of graphic pieces) explained the reason for the difficult economic situation facing the country and the fight against the Tax Reform project.
While in the second publication he gave an account of the serious situations of public order and violence that protesters have experienced at the hands of the authorities in recent days.
Wisin
The Puerto Rican reggaeton player and record producer published a moving image in his Instagram stories where two young people appear raising the flag as a sign of the peaceful protest with which a large number of Colombians are demanding their rights. There he wrote: “Colombia, how sad to see your government abusing power. I’m with you Colombia. “
Later, he also wrote a tweet with the same message and the hashtag #SOSColombiaDDHH.
kali uchis
The Colombian-American pop and R&B singer-songwriter expressed the deep concern she feels for her native country by asking for international help.
Tom Morello
The legendary American guitarist, a member of bands like Rage Against the Machine and Audioslave, cited several tweets from different users with which he showed his solidarity with Colombians.
In the first of them, he made visible a video that showed one of the massive marches that are taking place in our country, sending a message of support.
“Solidarity to all our brothers and sisters in Colombia who are facing economic repression and police terror!”
In a second message, he reposted a video in which the three LGBTQI activists from the Vogue group appear peacefully protesting dancing right in front of ESMAD agents.
“Colombian unions and workers defending their rights against police aggression!
Diego Torres
Through his Twitter account, Argentine singer Diego Torres asked the Colombian government to listen to his people so that the violence ceases.
garage
The alternative rock band spoke on networks showing quite surprised at the images of what happened in the country.
Resident
It should be noted that the Puerto Rican singer has been one of the most active figures in the face of the situation in Colombia, since for several days he has not only sent a message of support on his networks but has also been connecting to various live broadcasts to make visible the situation that Colombians face in the streets in front of the public force.