Shakira, the Colombian pop sensation, has touched down in Mexico City for the final preparations of her highly anticipated world tour, 'Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran.' Arriving at the Felipe Ángeles International Airport on January 21, 2024, Shakira was greeted by throngs of excited fans who welcomed her with cheers and chants of admiration.
During her arrival, the singer took the opportunity to express her deep appreciation for her Mexican supporters. "Mexico has been a countrythat has supported me, understood me, and loved me, and I love you all with all my heart. I’m going to eat some tacos, some flautas; I love flautas, and I’m craving jicamas with salt and lemon,” Shakira told the local press, adding to the excitement surrounding her visit.
Since her very public split from Spanish soccer player Gerard Piqué, Shakira had been residing primarily in Miami. Yet, for the massive undertaking of her latest tour, she relocated to Mexico City. She explained this decision during her appearance on the Brazilian show 'Domingão com Huck', saying, "It’s such a huge production; we needed to find the right rehearsal facilities, and Miami just didn’t have what we needed. So we moved the entire team to Mexico."
The tour, which marks Shakira's return to the stage after seven years, will officially kick off on February 11, 2024, in Brazil. Mexico holds the most significant number of concert dates for her, with 11 performances planned, including seven inside the vibrant capital itself. Confirmed concert dates include:
- March 12: Estadio BBVA, Monterrey.
- March 16: Estadio Akron, Guadalajara.
- March 19: Estadio GNP Seguros, Mexico City.
- Additional dates running from March 21 to March 30 at the same venue due to overwhelming demand.
Shakira's preparations include long hours; she has been dedicathing between 12 to 14 hours each day to make sure everything is perfect for her audience. Upon being honored with recognition for her upcoming Mexican performances, she took to Instagram to express her gratitude, stating, "I am speechless. What can I say to such news? I can only say thank you and promise to give the best concert of my career. Each concert will be unforgettable—for you and for me."
Her connection to Mexico runs deep. Since her debut there back in 1996 with her album 'Pies Descalzos,' Shakira has had memorable moments with the Mexican audience. One of the highlights was her remarkable 2007 free concert at Mexico City’s Zocalo, which gathered over 210,000 fans.
Upon her return, she shared on social media her delight over her first meal back on Mexican soil, proudly showing her jicamas with chili and lime. She exclaimed, "I’m here eating jicama with chili and lime and feeling at home! I love you, Mexico!" This harmonizes with her past messages about the importance of reconnecting with her fan base, especially her female audience. "I can't wait to reunite with them, with all my crowd," she previously mentioned.
Shakira's next series of concerts isn’t just another string of performances; they symbolize her comeback after years marked by personal and professional challenges, including legal battles over taxes. Her new songs, which reflect her life experiences over the past few years, promise to resonate deeply with her audiences.
The overall setup of her tour aims to bridge her past with her present, thrilling fans with powerful performances filled with emotion. Each concert is billed as one of the most important of her career, not just for their scale but for the stories and messages she hopes to convey through her music.
With much anticipated excitement, the countdown has officially begun for Shakira’s return to the stage. She remains grateful for the love from her fans, shaping her artistic expression and connecting her story to theirs. This tour, distinctly empowered by the relationships she has nurtured over the years, is destined to be memorable.