Shakira says her upcoming residency in Madrid is driven by what she witnessed and felt while living with insecurity. In an op-ed published by El País, the Colombian singer says her plan for the Spanish capital was shaped by seeing Latinos “persecuted” and “forced to live in fear,” prompting her to respond with something celebratory.
She frames the residency as a counterpoint to intolerance toward Latin immigrants, describing Madrid as a place where she believes Latin immigration “isn’t tolerated” but also that it should be recognized differently. While both reports describe the same core message—linking her decision to Latinos’ treatment and her choice to respond through a major celebration—the outlets differ in emphasis, with one highlighting “persecuted” conditions and another using the phrase “forced to live in fear.”
