Bad Bunny Sends Message of Support to Venezuela During London Concert
Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Puerto Rican artist Bad Bunny sent a message of support to Venezuela during a concert in London, praising the resilience of its people.
- He acknowledged the significant Venezuelan community present at his global concerts, noting their frequent presence.
- The singer reflected on the experience of migration and emphasized the enduring connection to one's homeland, a sentiment echoed by other artists like Alejandro Sanz and Ricky Martin.
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny offered a message of solidarity and strength to the Venezuelan people during a recent concert in London. Addressing the audience, he highlighted the courage and resilience of Venezuelans facing their country's ongoing political and social crisis.
We send you a big hug, lots of strength. You are a very brave, strong country, and I know you will overcome this, from a tourist in London, with my soul in Puerto Rico and my heart with you in Venezuela today.
"We send you a big hug, lots of strength. You are a very brave, strong country, and I know you will overcome this," Bad Bunny stated, expressing his support from afar. He also noted the visible and consistent presence of the Venezuelan community at his shows worldwide, remarking, "No matter where in the world I go, I see many flags, but I always see one often, and that is Venezuela's."
No matter where in the world I go, I see many flags, but I always see one often, and that is Venezuela's.
Bad Bunny's remarks touched upon the emotional experience of migration, suggesting that while one may become a tourist or an emigrant in a new country, "your home will always be your land." This sentiment of deep connection to one's homeland resonates with the Venezuelan diaspora. The article also mentions that other artists, including Alejandro Sanz and Ricky Martin, have previously expressed solidarity with Venezuela, with Martin sending a message of care and Carlos Vives dedicating support after a natural disaster.
When a person leaves their country for another, automatically one becomes a tourist. When one explores, if they decide to stay in that country, they go from being a tourist to an emigrant, right? But it doesn't matterโฆ your home will always be your land.
Originally published by El Comercio in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.