Nezza’s Spanish Anthem at Dodgers Game Sparks Debate

Singer and social media personality Vanessa Hernández, known as Nezza, performed the official Spanish-language version of the U.S. national anthem, 'El Pendón Estrellado,' at a Los Angeles Dodgers game, defying a directive to sing in English. Her act was a protest in response to heightened immigration enforcement and ICE raids, which have sparked widespread protests and unrest in Los Angeles. Nezza, whose parents are immigrants, described the emotionally charged performance as a tribute to her community. The Dodgers have not publicly commented, but Nezza has not been punished or banned from the stadium. The event has received both support and criticism, with some Dodgers players, including Kiké Hernández, voicing solidarity with immigrants. The performance has since gone viral, becoming a symbol of resistance and community solidarity among Spanish-speaking Angelenos.