Shakira looked absolutely delighted as she enjoyed the glitz and glamour of the famous Art Basel event. The singer, who is reportedly working on an exciting new documentary, was seen mingling with fans at the exclusive entrance of the Miami Beach Convention Center. Her outfit was on point, with a stylish turtleneck, leather pants, and eye-catching heels. To accessorize, the 46-year-old star chose chic tortoise sunglasses and a classy Burberry handbag. Her sleek brunette hair fell in loose waves, adding to her effortlessly elegant look.
Shakira was all smiles as she enjoyed the glitz and glamour of the famous Art Basel event in Miami last Wednesday. This joyful moment comes just after she reached an agreement with Spanish authorities to avoid facing a trial in Barcelona for allegedly not paying £12.5 million (€14.5m) in taxes on her income from 2012 to 2014. Instead of facing a possible prison sentence of eight years and two months, along with a hefty fine of £21 million (€24m), Shakira has already repaid the full amount in question, plus an additional £2.6 million (€3m) in interest. She also received a £6.4 million (€7.3m) fine and will pay £378,000 (€432,000) to avoid going to jail. This brings the total amount she has paid or will pay to Spanish authorities to around £21.8 million (€25m). While these sums may seem staggering to most, for Shakira, whose net worth is estimated at approximately £240 million ($300m or €274m), it represents only a fraction of her wealth. She sees it as a necessary sacrifice to protect her children from the distress of seeing their mother embroiled in a long trial and the potential threat of imprisonment. In a heartfelt statement released through her public relations team following the settlement, Shakira expressed that her children’s well-being is her top priority. She emphasized that she made this decision for them, so they can have a peaceful and happy childhood without the burden of seeing their mother go through a court trial.
The Colombian singer, who is 46 years old, was seen taking photos with her fans at the exclusive entrance of the Miami Beach Convention Center last Wednesday.
The female singer looked like a true rock star with her bold top, leather pants, and eye-catching heels. Reflecting on the challenges she has faced, she expressed her desire for her loved ones to witness her happiness and optimism for the future. Critiquing the Spanish tax system, she suggested that changes are needed to better serve the country’s citizens. She pledged to remain a supporter of reform efforts, highlighting the hardships faced by those who cannot afford legal representation when dealing with tax issues in Spain. She shared that her battle to prove her innocence had consumed significant time and resources but that she was prepared to defend herself in court.
Following an agreement with Spanish authorities last month, Shakira was able to avoid a trial in Barcelona regarding allegations of unpaid taxes amounting to £12.5 million (€14.5m). “My legal team was confident we had a strong case,” she said. “However, I have decided to settle after a long battle. I had two choices: to continue fighting, sacrificing my happiness and time with my children, putting a halt to my music career and tours, or to make a compromise and move on from this chapter in my life. “After much consideration, I realized that it’s not a victory if the cost is losing precious years of your life.”
