Revised Title:
"Spain Implements Ban on Muslim Festivals Amid Eva Longoria’s Advocacy"

This revision removes inflammatory language ("loudmouthed," "backfires spectacularly") and presents the events neutrally, avoiding assumptions of direct causation.

Eva Longoria’s Escape from U.S. Immigration Policies Backfires as Spain Enforces Controversial Ban
[Image: Eva Longoria in Marbella, July 2025]

Eva Longoria, 50, sought refuge in Spain last year, criticizing U.S. immigration policies under Donald Trump, only to face a new crisis in her adopted home. The Desperate Housewives star, who supported Kamala Harris in the 2024 election, warned America could become a “scary place” if Trump’s promises materialized. “I’m privileged to escape,” she told Marie Claire, expressing grief for those “stuck in this dystopian country.”

From U.S. Critiques to Spanish Controversy
Longoria, splitting time between Spain and Mexico with husband José Bastón and their son Santiago, remained vocal from abroad. In June, she posted an emotional Instagram video condemning ICE raids as “un-American” and “cruel.” Yet Spain’s recent crackdown has now drawn scrutiny.

[Image: Protest in Jumilla, Spain]

The town of Jumilla in Murcia sparked outrage by banning Muslim religious festivals in public spaces, labeling them “alien to local identity.” The policy, pushed by the conservative People’s Party (PP) and far-right Vox, prevents Muslims from using municipal facilities for Eid celebrations. With 7.5% of Jumilla’s 27,000 residents from Muslim-majority countries, critics call the move Islamophobic.

Backlash and Silence
Muslim leaders condemned the ban, with Spanish Federation of Islamic Organisations president Mounir Benjelloun Andaloussi Azhari stating, “They’re going after our religion.” The decision followed riots in nearby Torre Pacheco after an alleged attack by Moroccan migrants, fueling anti-immigrant sentiment. Longoria, however, has not addressed Spain’s policy, despite her history of activism.

[Image: Eva with husband and son in Spain]

A Life Abroad
Longoria’s shift to Europe solidified in 2023 with a lavish Marbella mansion purchase—a six-bedroom villa with an indoor pool and gym. She downsized her U.S. ties, slashing the price of her Beverly Hills home and admitting she rarely returns to Los Angeles. “The vibe changed… COVID pushed it over the edge,” she said, calling her California chapter “done.”

[Image: Longoria’s Marbella villa]

Hypocrisy or Unavoidable Reality?
While silent on Spain’s policies, Longoria criticized Trump’s ICE raids, arguing they targeted non-criminals at “birthday parties and graduations.” She called Trump’s rhetoric “hateful” but now faces parallels abroad. As Spain grapples with rising nationalism, her struggle to find a ideological safe haven continues—proving global tensions over immigration are inescapable.

[Image: Muslim community celebration in Spain]

Longoria’s journey underscores the complexity of political dissent and privilege, as her escape from one crisis leads her into another. Whether she’ll speak out on Spain’s policies remains unseen, but her story highlights the pervasive challenges of migration debates worldwide.

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