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Shakira Bounces Back After Ankle Twist in Concert

2/10/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (the singer known as Shakira) fell during the February 8, 2026 San Salvador stop of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour.
She twisted her ankle but recovered quickly and joked that she is "made of rubber."
The Instagram post follows a similar fall in Montreal last year.
The tour continues through Mexico, Jordan, and Abu Dhabi, with a Saudi Arabia finish in April.

History

Historical Context

Shakira's rise to fame began with her 1999 album "Pies Descalzos," leading to over 75 million records sold globally. Her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour, launched in February 2025, broke ticket sales records, earning over $200 million and becoming the highest-grossing Latin tour by a female artist. Her recent fall during a concert underscores the physical challenges artists face while touring.

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Story summary

Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll (the singer known as Shakira) fell during the February 8, 2026 San Salvador stop of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran World Tour.
She twisted her ankle but recovered quickly and joked that she is "made of rubber."
The Instagram post follows a similar fall in Montreal last year.
The tour continues through Mexico, Jordan, and Abu Dhabi, with a Saudi Arabia finish in April.

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