Shakira, the Colombian singer, has recently opened up about her legal battle with the Spanish Tax Agency in a candid letter published in El Mundo. In this letter, she asserts her innocence and criticizes the agency for its handling of her case, which she claims was influenced by sexist prejudices and a desire for public spectacle.
The legal saga began in 2018 when the Tax Agency accused Shakira of tax evasion, alleging that she had been a tax resident in Spain from 2012 to 2014. This accusation led to a fine of over 7 million euros, which she accepted to protect her children from the stress of a prolonged legal battle. Shakira emphasizes that her visits to Spain were motivated by her relationship with former footballer Gerard Piqué, not an intention to settle permanently.
