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Shakira acquitted of tax fraud in Spain

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ByKatie Kindelan
Video byShafiq Najib
May 18, 2026, 3:38 PM

Music superstar Shakira was acquitted of tax fraud in a new ruling released Monday by Spain's national court.

The court ordered that Spanish authorities must repay Shakira tens of millions of dollars from the years-long legal battle.

Shakira performs on stage during a massive free show at Copacabana beach on May 02, 2026 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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