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Shakira makes surprise visit in earthquake-damaged Colombia and commits to rebuilding schools

Shakira actúa durante el descanso de la final de la Copa del Mundo de fútbol entre España y Argentina en East Rutherford, Nueva Jersey, cerca de Nueva York, el domingo 19 de julio de 2026. (Foto AP/Matt Slocum) Shakira performs at halftime of the World…

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Shakira actúa durante el descanso de la final de la Copa del Mundo de fútbol entre España y Argentina en East Rutherford, Nueva Jersey, cerca de Nueva York, el domingo 19 de julio de 2026. (Foto AP/Matt Slocum)

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Shakira performs at halftime of the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

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Shakira performs during halftime during the World Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

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BOGOTÁ, Colombia (AP) — Colombian superstar Shakira made a surprise visit to a hard-hit region of her home country Monday, announcing multiple commitments to rebuild schools and a university there after Colombia suffered a devastating earthquake last week.

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The globally recognized “Hips Don’t Lie” musician toured damaged schools in Quibdó, the capital of the Colombian province of Chocó, an area where roughly 40 schools completely collapsed and hundreds more were affected.

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“What worries me the most is that schools are not rebuilt once this emergency is over,” Shakira told journalists after visiting with students, hugging and taking photos with them. “Every day that children…

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