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In a recent interview, Eva Longoria discusses the factors prompting her family to leave the United States, citing high taxes, homelessness, and a troubling political climate as key reasons.
In a revealing interview with French magazine Marie Claire for its November issue, actress Eva Longoria disclosed that her family has decided to leave the United States, dividing their time between Mexico and Spain. Longoria, known for her iconic role in "Desperate Housewives," attributed this significant decision to the unsettling transformations in the US post-Covid-19, including rising homelessness and exorbitant taxes in California, alongside the political implications of Donald Trump's recent election.Expressing her privilege in being able to relocate, she remarked, "Most Americans aren’t so lucky. They’re going to be stuck in this dystopian country." Longoria is recognized as a prominent political figure advocating for women and Latino representation within the Democratic Party. She actively engages with Democratic candidates at various levels and has been a vocal supporter of immigration reform since 2012.This election cycle saw Longoria campaigning for Kamala Harris and promoting the phrase "She se puede," a Hispanic twist on Barack Obama's famous slogan, "Yes, we can." Reflecting on Trump's victory over Harris, Longoria shared her disappointment, noting the fear surrounding Trump's potential fulfillment of his agenda. It served as a stark reminder of her disillusionment with the notion that “the best person wins” in politics.A Texas native, Longoria's life in Los Angeles felt complete, as she noted a sense of finality in this chapter of her life. In addition to her acting career, Longoria recently hosted the CNN mini-series "Searching for Mexico" and "Searching for Spain." She is married to José "Pepe" Bastón, the president of Mexican broadcaster Televisa, and together they share a six-year-old son, Santiago, along with Bastón's three children from a previous marriage.
