Shakira Shuts Down "Fake" Images of Her Supporting Colombian Presidential Candidates
Shakira said the images are fake and unauthorized, reaffirming that she supports Colombia’s democratic process and no presidential hopeful.
- On Thursday, Shakira issued a statement denying support for any Colombian presidential candidate and clarifying she never authorized the use of her image in electoral campaigns.
- Social media posts falsely linked the singer to candidate Cepeda and running mate Aida Quilcué, misappropriating fan community terms like 'Wolfpack' and 'La Manada de Lobos' from her supporters.
- Stating 'The images circulating of me supporting presidential candidates are fake,' Shakira reaffirmed her commitment to Colombia's democratic process and citizens' right to choose freely.
- Shakira remains focused on upcoming projects, including her Las Mujeres Lloran World Tour beginning June 13 in Inglewood, Calif., and her role in the FIFA World Cup.
- The singer will participate in the World Cup Final Halftime Show on July 19 in East Rutherford, New Jersey, alongside Madonna and BTS, following the tournament's June 11 start in Mexico City.
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Shakira shuts down "fake" images of her supporting Colombian presidential candidates
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Shakira stepped forward with a series of social media images linking her to the presidential campaign in Colombia and categorically denied any support for candidates or political movements in the run-up to the elections.
Shakira has denounced in a statement sent to the magazine Hello! the use of her image for the political campaigns of Colombia. Specifically, a montage was made viral in which is the singer barranquilera along with the leftist candidate Iván Cepeda and his vice presidential formula, Aida Quilcué. The poster was created and shared by the Wolfpack (the wolf pack), Shakira’s fan club. At the moment it has not been shared by the official channels of …
Shakira Rejects the Use of Her Image in Colombia’s Presidential Campaign: ‘I Do Not Support Any Candidate’
Shakira has denied endorsing any presidential candidates in Colombia after images surfaced on social media allegedly showing her supporting a presidential candidate. In a statement shared by her team with Billboard on Thursday (June 4), the artist made it clear that she does not support any presidential hopeful and that she has not authorized the use of her name or likeness in electoral campaigns. “The images circulating of me supporting pre…
Shakira slams "fake" Colombian presidential candidates' images
Shakira has spoken out against “fake” images of her supporting Colombian presidential candidates and has reaffirmed her commitment to “democracy” amidst the upcoming Colombian election. The ‘Whenever, Wherever’ singer shared a statement with Billboard, revealing, “The images circulating of me supporting presidential candidates are fake. I do not support any candidate, nor have I authorised the use of my image in any campaign.” The 49-year-old st…
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