Now it’s the Spanish government that owes her €55 million (plus interest).
By
Olivia Craighead,
a news writer for The Cut who covers pop culture and celebrity.
Previously, she wrote about pop culture and entertainment at Gawker.
On Monday, a judge in Madrid acquitted Shakira of tax-fraud charges dating back to 2021 and ordered Spain’s tax authority to overturn the €55 million ($64 million) fine it imposed on her. Reuters reported that Spain’s treasury will have to reimburse the Colombian singer more than €60 million (nearly $70 million), including interest.
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