In Internet networks they send a rain of criticism to celebrities who did not support the National Strike. Although many subsequently spoke out, some still remain silent.
Since last April 28, Colombia has experienced intense days of demonstrations against the Tax Reform «Sustainable Solidarity»which the Government of Iván Duque planned to adopt by applying VAT to public services, items from the family basket and income statements of natural persons, among others, with the aim of collecting a figure close to 25 billion pesos; In addition to the implementation of other measures such as the Health Reform and the Pension Reform.
Rain of criticism of celebrities who did not support the National Strike
Thousands of Colombians in cities such as Cali, Bogotá, Medellín, Ibagué, Santa Marta, Villavicencio, Pasto, Cartagena, Neiva, Popayán and Pereira, have taken to the streets to demand the non-implementation of these projects that mainly affect the middle classes and low, and also demand their rights. But unfortunately the alleged abuse of authority by the National Police and the ESMAD, in addition to some excesses committed by vandals, have left a balance of at least 15 dead (several of them yet to be confirmed) during the 5 days of protests.
In this regard, millions of citizens have requested the support of international entities, the media and even celebrities from the Creole show business, with the aim that through their networks they make visible the crisis facing the country these days. However, very few have spoken out on the issue.
Public figures such as Alejandro Riaño, Mario de Doctor Krápula, Lina Tejeiro, Karen Sevillano, La Liendra, Julián Román, Epa Colombia, among others, have shown their support for the marches against the government’s decisions from the beginning, for which have been widely applauded. But so many other celebrities of stature have received all kinds of criticism for being indifferent to the subject.
Here some of them.
J Balvin
On platforms like Twitter and Instagram, thousands of Internet users They made strong claims to the paisa reggaeton player for his null opinion regarding what happened in the country. Finally, after the bad comments received, he decided to speak through a video in which he said:
“Here I leave a message from the most honest of my being. We grew up under the same roof, under the same clouds and we share water from the same river. The history of everything we have lived together in Colombia makes us brothers. My Colombian DNA that boils in my blood manifests itself with you. José“
Of course, the singer’s words did not go down well with his followers, since many They stated that he did it under pressure and that it was quite forced.
Maluma
The Pretty Boy, Dirty Boy was not forgiven either, from the same April 28 fans of the interpreter of Hawaii they asked him to demonstrate in the face of the government’s attacks, but it was not until days later that he decided to speak outsaying:
“I really do not agree with it (the tax reform), however it seems to me to be shit in every sense of the word as the vandals took to the streets to do what they did and that is not the way…“
The singer’s obvious annoyance at the damage caused to public property generated even more outrage among his fans.who assured that of all the good things that happened in the marches, they only wanted to focus on the bad.
Sylvester Dangond
After several days of constant messages repudiating his silence, the vallenato singer published a recording of more than 4 minutes on May 1 in which he stated that violence is not the way and that dialogue must be a priority. He also said that vandals and COVID are their biggest concern.
Internet users reacted in networks assuring that it is sad to listen to the singer so out of context from reality and that it was better that he had remained silent.
Carlos Vives
Samarium was also another of the Colombian artists from whom a prompt reaction was expected to the decisions that the Government intended to take and what has happened in the streets of the country, but He only decided to refer until last May 1.
“About the current situation in my country: the space for people to demonstrate is very important. It must be in peace. But peace is also a construction that institutions are called to make a reality every day in all their actions and messages…”
Juanes
After almost 5 days of demonstrations, peaceful marches and acts of vandalism throughout Colombiafinally on May 2 the interpreter of Pay attention He spoke through a tweet in which he asked President Duque to desist from the Tax Reform.
Hundreds of admirers of the paisa were upset with his request, saying that he only did it under pressure and it is nothing new.
Shakira
The barranquillera has been one of the most criticized artists because during the days that the National Strike has been going onshe has shone for her resounding silence.
Let us remember that even personalities like Nicky Jam and Residente have expressed their support for the Colombian people.
It should be noted that in the last few hours President Iván Duque asked to withdraw the Tax Reformas well as Finance Minister Alberto Carrasquilla resigned from his post.
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