Shakira cancels her concert in Texas for problems with the structure

The Colombian singer Shakira canceled the concert In the Alamodome stadium in San AntonioTexas, this Friday 13 minutes before the expected function will begin, claiming “Infrastructure problems”
As previously happened in Medellín and Chilicities where structure failures were alleged as the reason for the suspension of shows, production states that security is not guaranteed in the US city.
Following this situation that uncovered fans complaints in the stadium and reacted furious on social networks, the interpreter of “Waka Waka“He spoke in his Instagram stories publishing a photograph of the structure.
“To present myself in each city, we depend on a third that locally provides the infrastructure to sustain the stage and the roof from which my production hangs. It gives a lot of sadness inform them what they have told me: that due to a Structural problem With an armor provided by this external company to sustain my stage, we are forced to reprogram my show with exhausted tickets in San Antoniooriginally scheduled for tonight, June 13 “.

“After a structure problem of this company in BostonI personally demanded the incorporation of a new group of engineers and met directly with the company so that it could be thoroughly revalued. After a detailed review, the company’s experts and engineers promised me personally that they had reinforced the structure and guaranteed me 100 % the safety and reliability of the show from now on, “he added.

He said not being able to appear tonight deeply affects him, as well as fans in San Antonio. “I am here, devastated and with a broken heart. Our shows will continue in Houston As of Monday and I am trying to find a solution to be able to reprogram this show in San Antonio In the next few days, “his message concluded.
Problems of the tour
From the beginning, the tour “Women no longer cry World Tour” He has left thousands of fans without enjoying the scenic proposal designed by the artist following her last album, focused on her separation and healing process of Gerard Piqué.
- Of the tour of the USAthe first cancellations were at Fenway Park and Nationals Park, in Boston and Washington, respectively. This Friday, June 13, they also notified the postponement of the concert in Los Angeles And now this is added in Texas.
The problem in Boston It was for “unforeseen circumstances” of which no more details were given, but in which it was stressed that the artist was not involved and that the responsibility was of the stadium.
In turn, this unleashed in the cancellation of the following show in Washington because the production made it difficult to move to the US capital from Bostonfor the complications presented.
“Due to foreign circumstances At my will, it saddens me and it hurts not being able to be with you tomorrow in Washington, I hope to return to Washington DC as soon as I can. Meanwhile, know that I am eternally grateful for your unconditional support, “he said Shakira in a statement revealed by the EFE agency.
He concert of Los Angeles, That it was scheduled for June 20, it was postponed by protests against the migratory raids that the Immigration and Customs Control Service (ICE) is carrying out. By the way, this is the only one who has New announced date: moving for August 4.
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June 15 – Houston, Tx – Toyota Center
June 22 – Phoenix, Az – Footprint Center
June 26 – San Diego, CA – Snapdragon Stadium
June 28 – Las Vegas, NV – Allegiant Stadium
June 30 – San Francisco, CA – Oracle Park
August 4 – Inglewood, CA – Sofi Stadium