Shakira cancelled her concert in Peru's capital, Lima, on Sunday after being hospitalized with abdominal pain, a setback that came days following the launch of her first worldwide tour in seven years.
The 48-year-old Colombian star posted on her social media accounts that she had gone to the emergency room on Saturday night and remained hospitalized.
"The doctors whose care I am currently under have communicated that I am not in good enough condition to perform this evening," Shakira said on the occasion.
"I am very sad to not be able to take the stage today. I've been looking forward to reuniting with my incredible fans here in Peru," she added yesterday, expressing hope that she would be released from the clinic to resume the tour.
Shakira was discharged from the healthcare center on Sunday night.
The singer-songwriter kicked off her tour in Rio de Janeiro just a few days after she received a Grammy for best Latin pop album, which she dedicated to migrants in the United States who are facing deportation under President Donald Trump.
Shakira, who is one of the most popular Latin artists of all time, is set to perform nearly 50 dates in Latin America by the end of June, followed by more in the United States and Canada.
Update at 11:00 a.m. (local time): Colombian artist Shakira will perform at Lima's National Stadium today, with doors opening at 4:00 p.m. and the show starting at 8:15 p.m.
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Published: 2/17/2025