Mexican artists, including Alejandro Fernández, Paquita la del Barrio, and the band Maná, have issued a call to vote against racism and the "hate campaign" of former president and current Republican candidate Donald Trump.

 

Que nuestro silencio jamás vuelva a ser la razón por la que nuestra gente sufra.

Estamos con ustedes 🤍#YaEstuvo pic.twitter.com/38jHXzBI7i

— Alejandro Fernández (@alexoficial) October 16, 2024

 

The performers joined the social media campaign #YaEstuvo ahead of the November 5th presidential elections between Trump and Democrat Kamala Harris.

 

You might also be interested in its Spanish version: Artistas mexicanos piden no votar a favor del racismo

 

In a statement, the artists voiced their support for the Latino community, emphasizing the need to counteract hateful messages against immigrants. The initiative is also backed by Los Tigres del Norte, Edén Muñoz, Ximena Sariñana, and Spanish singer Natalia Jiménez.

 

Los inmigrantes forman parte de nuestra comunidad. Cuando guardamos silencio, permitimos que sean atacados y les falten el respeto. Hoy, decimos #YAESTUVO a esos inútiles! TODOS A VOTAR en https://t.co/3MBVeEGdpR. Es hora de unirnos contra el odio y racismo. pic.twitter.com/tEON88z7IP

— Paquita la del Barrio (@paquitaoficialb) October 16, 2024

 

The message is accompanied by a video featuring clips of Trump’s racist remarks about Mexican immigrants and attacks on Latinos in the U.S., including the case of Mahud Villalaz, a Peruvian man attacked with acid in Milwaukee. At the end, the artists urge the public to vote and choose a "better path" grounded in respect and human dignity.

 

Seguimos preparando cosas nuevas #YaEstuvo, no al racismo!! pic.twitter.com/iW0DhNQP0p

— La Arrolladora (@Arrolladora) October 16, 2024