Eva Longoria is temporarily distancing herself from what she terms a “dystopian” America.

The star of “Desperate Housewives” recently shared in an interview with Marie Claire that she has chosen not to reside in the U.S. full-time anymore. Instead, she divides her time mainly between Spain and Mexico. While she made this decision before the volatile election season, the results further affirm her choice and heighten her “anxiety” for those remaining in the U.S.

“I’m fortunate,” the actress remarked to Marie Claire, “I can escape and go elsewhere. Many Americans aren’t as lucky. They have to stay in this dystopian nation, and I feel anxious and sad for them.”

Longoria’s husband, José Bastón, and their 6-year-old son, Santiago, are with her in this new arrangement.

“It feels like this chapter of my life has concluded,” she stated, mentioning that concerns like taxes and homelessness are among her reasons for not missing her days of primarily living and working in Los Angeles.

Longoria has been a longtime supporter of the Democratic party and spent part of her summer campaigning for Vice President Kamala Harris. She shared that the election of President-elect Donald Trump is a significant factor in her decision to be away from America at this time.

“If he follows through on his promises, it’s going to be a frightening place,” Longoria expressed, adding, “Even before COVID, things were changing. The atmosphere felt different. And then COVID hit, which pushed it over the edge.”

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“What shocks me is not that he won,” she recounted. “It’s that someone with a criminal record who spreads so much hate can attain the highest office in the land.”

Reflecting on Trump’s victory in 2016, she said, “I had never felt depressed before. It made me question whether my vote truly mattered or if I was genuinely making an impact. I felt disconnected from my core beliefs because I had always believed that the best candidate would prevail. When that didn’t happen, I was left wondering, ‘Oh, wait. The best candidate doesn’t win.’

Longoria was a prominent figure at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago earlier this year, marking the third occasion she has spoken at the event. Other celebrity attendees included “Scandal” stars Kerry Washington and Tony Goldwyn, along with musical artists such as Stevie Wonder and Lil Jon.

“I’ve never represented the Latino community,” Longoria expressed. “I encourage the Latino community to voice their own perspectives, whether it’s through voting or becoming informed about candidates and issues affecting our community,” the director of ‘Flamin’ Hot’ stated in February.

Her advocacy goes beyond just the top-tier candidates. In 2014, Longoria co-founded the Latino Victory Fund, an organization aimed at recruiting Hispanic Democratic candidates for various political positions.

As a donor, Longoria is also actively involved in Democratic fundraising and works tirelessly to engage Latino voters.

“We’ve been shouting from the rooftops that the Latino vote is valuable and should not be overlooked,” she emphasized to Marie Claire. This message is especially critical now, as new data indicates the Republican party has made significant strides with Latino men in 2024. According to NBC exit polls, Trump secured 55% of the Latino male vote compared to 43% for Harris, a notable change from 2020 when Biden led with 59% to Trump’s 36%.

“I want to help people understand that government and politics affect their lives, regardless of whether they acknowledge it,” Longoria stated.