Shakira’s Global Tour Faces a Setback as She is Hospitalized in Peru
Colombian superstar Shakira was forced to cancel her concert in Lima after being hospitalized with severe abdominal pain. The unexpected health issue occurred just days after she launched her first worldwide tour in seven years, leaving her fans deeply concerned.
On Saturday night, the 48-year-old singer was rushed to the emergency room in the Peruvian capital, where she remained under medical observation. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Shakira expressed her sadness over missing the performance and assured fans that she hoped to recover soon.
“The doctors whose care I am currently under have communicated that I am not in good enough condition to perform this evening,” she stated. «I am very sad not to be able to take the stage today. I’ve been looking forward to reuniting with my incredible fans here in Peru.”
Shakira’s return to touring has been highly anticipated, following her recent Grammy win for Best Latin Pop Album. Her victory speech was dedicated to migrants facing deportation in the United States, highlighting her ongoing advocacy work.
The tour, which began in Rio de Janeiro, includes nearly 50 performances across Latin America before expanding to the United States and Canada. Fans remain hopeful that she will recover quickly and return to the stage soon.
