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Shakira Says Her Upcoming Madrid Residency Was Born From Seeing Latinos “Persecuted” and Living in Fear
Shakira said Spain’s immigration policies inspired the 12-date show after she saw Latinos living in fear worldwide.
- The Colombian performer Shakira is launching a 12-date residency in Madrid, Spain, beginning Sept. 18, celebrating Latin American immigration as something the world deserves to see.
- In an op-ed for the Spanish newspaper Pais, the 'Dai Dai' singer revealed she was tired of seeing the mistreatment of Latinos worldwide and chose to respond with celebration rather than anger.
- Spain recently finalized an amnesty allowing up to 800,000 undocumented immigrants to apply for legal status, though 72,000 migrants arrived on southern shores within a 48-hour period, resulting in nearly 100 deaths.
- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro has defended his government's recent immigration legislation, and Shakira noted she chose the European country specifically because of such progressive policies.
- While accepting a Grammy in February 2025, the 'Whenever, Wherever' singer dedicated her award to immigrant brothers and sisters, reflecting her long advocacy for Latino communities.
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Shakira is performing for Latinos who 'live in fear' with new Spain residency
Shakira recently opened up about the inspiration behind her upcoming concert residency in Spain and why she hopes the 12-concert run is dedicated to the Latinos worldwide who "live in fear."
·El Segundo, United States
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"In Madrid we are all Latino," writes the Colombian in a letter sent to 'El País'.
·Madrid, Spain
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Colombian singer speaks of “hispanity” in a grandstand in the newspaper El País
·Madrid, Spain
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Leaning Left4Leaning Right0Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
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- 57% of the sources lean Left
57% Left
L 57%
C 43%
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