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 Cup final soccer match between Spain and Argentina in East Rutherford, N.J., near New York, Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura) 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) 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 . Buffett foundation will collaborate with Shakira’s Fundación Pies Descalzos, or Barefoot Foundation, to reconstruct 10 schools. “When she calls, I come,” Buffett said during the visit.

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