Shakira Denies Political Endorsements, Rejects Image Use in Colombian Presidential Race

Colombian superstar Shakira has publicly refuted any political endorsements in the upcoming presidential election, issuing a strong denial against claims linking her to any candidate. The singer's team released a statement on Friday clarifying her position after a manipulated image surfaced on social media, falsely associating her with leftist aspirant Iván Cepeda.

"The images circulating of me supporting presidential candidates are false. I do not endorse any candidate, nor have I authorized the use of my image in any campaign," Shakira stated. The fabricated image depicted the artist alongside Cepeda and his vice-presidential running mate, Aida Quilcué, with a caption suggesting her fans, the "Wolfpack," supported the "Pacto Histórico" party. The image has since been removed from social media platforms following the singer's complaint.

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The images circulating of me supporting presidential candidates are false. I do not endorse any candidate, nor have I authorized the use of my image in any campaign.

Shakira reiterated her dedication to her home country, stating, "My commitment is with Colombia, with its democracy, and with the right of every Colombian to choose freely." She expressed her hope for transparent elections conducted in a peaceful environment for all citizens.

This clarification comes as Colombia heads into a second round of presidential elections. In the initial vote, right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella secured 10.3 million votes, while Cepeda garnered 9.7 million. The two will now compete in the runoff election scheduled for June 21. Meanwhile, Shakira is also promoting her new single "Dai Dai" with Nigerian artist Burna Boy, which is the official song for the 2026 World Cup, and they are set to perform at the tournament's opening ceremony in Mexico City on June 11.

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My commitment is with Colombia, with its democracy, and with the right of every Colombian to choose freely. My desire is that these elections take place with transparency and in a peaceful environment for all Colombians.