Pop star Shakira makes an unannounced visit to a hard-hit area of Colombia following last week’s earthquake, and publicly commits to rebuilding education facilities. Multiple outlets report she addresses journalists during the visit and outlines plans focused on schools and related institutions affected by the disaster.
ABC News, The Independent, and other reports say Shakira pledges to help build at least 10 new schools in a remote region, where the quake kills hundreds and affects thousands of educational sites. The Washington Times adds that she also commits to rebuilding a university in the area. The Winnipeg Free Press notes the visit and rebuilding commitment, though it provides fewer specific details in the excerpt.
Across coverage, outlets emphasize the same educational focus while differing on the extent and specific beneficiaries described. The Post and Washington Times highlight her concern that children may not return to school once the emergency ends, with The Post quoting her remarks about the impact on children’s futures. Overall, the reporting frames the visit as both a personal return and a public pledge for post-quake schooling reconstruction.
