Colombian singer Shakira acquitted of tax fraud in Spain

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Coverage of the acquittal varies in emphasis across outlets. Lean left sources like NBC News and NPR highlight the lengthy tax troubles Shakira faced, while ABC News focuses on the court's order to return the fines. In contrast, Hacker…

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9 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 10 hours. Coverage spans 3 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 3 centre, 1 right.

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▪ Shakira unloads on Spanish government after court tosses tax fraud case, awards her $64 million — Fox News — Latest
▪ Shakira Acquitted in 2011 Spanish Tax Fraud Case, Awarded $70 Million — Consequence (of Sound)
▪ Shakira acquitted of tax fraud by Spanish court — The Globe and Mail
▪ Shakira acquitted by Spanish court of tax fraud, over US$64 million to be returned — South China Morning Post
▪ Shakira acquitted of tax fraud, court orders Spain to hand back $70 million - Reuters — Google News
▪ Pop star Shakira is acquitted in a Spanish tax fraud case — ABC News — International
▪ Pop star Shakira is acquitted in a Spanish tax fraud case — NPR — News
▪ Pop star Shakira acquitted in Spanish tax fraud case — NBC News — Top

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Canonical URL	https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/colombian-singer-shakira-acquitted-tax-fraud-spain-2026-05-18/
Publication time	Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:39 +0000
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