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Shakira Pledges US$1.25 M to Rebuild Earthquake-Damaged Schools in Chocó

By Richard Emblin - August 19, 2026

Colombia’s Shakira has pledged US$1.25 million toward rebuilding schools and educational infrastructure damaged by the earthquake that struck Colombia’s Pacific region on August 10, announcing a major recovery initiative during a visit to Chocó on Monday. The award-winning singer and pop superstar arrived in Quibdó accompanied by American philanthropist Howard Graham Buffett, representatives of CAF, […]

Barranquilla tributes hometown Shakira with swaying bronze sculpture

By The City Paper Staff - December 27, 2023

The Colombian coastal city of Barranquilla has proudly unveiled a 6.5-meter (21.3-foot) statue along its main promenade honoring the internationally acclaimed singer and songwriter Shakira.

Editorial: President Duque and Bogotá’s Claudia López share common ground

By Richard Emblin - February 11, 2020

Despite marked differences in leadership, President Duque and Bogotá’s Claudia López share common ground on security and transport infrastructure for the capital.

Colombia’s Shakira caught up in Paradise Papers leak

By The City Paper Staff - November 13, 2017

The Grammy award-winner Shakira has been mentioned in the Paradise Papers leak for being the sole shareholder of Tournesol Limited, a Maltese company.

At 40, Colombia’s Shakira is having the time of her life

By Jared Wade - February 17, 2017

As her music continues to top the charts, the Barranquilla-born artist with a foundation to help vulnerable youth has become a vocal critic of Trump’s immigration ban.

Shakira and Carlos Vives win Song of the Year as Colombians clean up at Latin Grammys

By Jared Wade - November 18, 2016

Fonseca, Manuel Medrano, and J Balvin also took home several trophies of their own at tonight’s award show in Nevada.

Barranquilla leads with our leading ladies

By Ed Buckley - December 20, 2012

Shakira will judge The Voice and Sofia Vergara is the highest paid TV actress in the U.S. Colombia’s loveliest ladies are helping change the nation’s image.