Shakira cancels EU concerts for security and condemns migratory raids: “I’m devastated”

The Shakira singer could not appear on the night of June 13 in San Antonio, Texasas part of his tour Women no longer cry world tour, due to a structural failure on stage.

The Colombian personally communicated the setback through her social networks, ensuring that public security And your team is priority.

“I am very sad to inform you what they have told me: that due to a structural problem with a beam provided with this external company to hold my scenario, we are forced to reprogram my show with exhausted tickets in San Antonio”, He explained.

Technical problems made Shakira Cancelara / FB: @shakira |

Shakira blames company for carelessness

The artist explained that in each city, A local supplier is responsible for the installation of the infrastructure. In this case, a technical review detected a defective beam, which forced to postpone the last minute event.

“I am here trying to find a solution to be able to reprogram the San Antonio show. I am devastated and with a broken heart “he added.

Houston is going, the angels change dated

Shakira is in Houstonwhere concerts will begin on Monday, June 17. As for the affected show andN San Antonionew date has not yet been announced, but your team already works to reage it as soon as possible.

A problem in a beam caused the concert to be reprogrammed / FB: @shakira |

In addition, it was confirmed that the concert in the Sofi Stadium of Los Angelesoriginally scheduled for June 20, will be rescheduled for August 4 Due to protests against migratory raids They have intensified in California.

“They personally promised me that they had reinforced the structure and guaranteed 100 % the safety and reliability of the show. Not being able to introduce myself tonight affects me deeply”, He said, remembering a similar prior problem in Boston.

Shakira raises his voice for migrants

In the middle of the controversy by the migratory raids in the US Shakira raised his voice in defense of migrants during a recent interview. He recalled His arrival in Miami at age 19 and spoke with empathy about the current crisis.

“I was only 19 when I moved to the United States, like many other Colombian immigrants who arrive in this country, in search of a better future”, He declared.

The Colombian condemns migrant raids in the United States / FB: @shakira |

“Many other large and powerful nations in the world have forged with the hard work of immigrants. I hope this country, like many other countries that have immigration problems, find a human solution to address those problems”He added.

Finally, he sent a message of encouragement to those who face deportations and arrests.

“Now, more than ever, we have to stay together. Now, more than ever, we have to raise our voice and make it very clear that a country can change its immigration policies, but treatment to all people must always be human”He concluded.

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