Shakira took it out of the stadium, on July 14, 2024, with her halftime presentation of the Copa América. The celebrity arrived at the Hard Rock Stadium, where she would be the star of the musical show that many attendees expected for this edition.

The Barranquilla native shined on stage, giving a sample of four songs that marked her in one way or another in this artistic stage that she lives. As it turned out, she performed songs like Puntería, the official anthem; TQG, Hips don’t lie and I congratulate you.

Although this presentation generated all kinds of reactions on digital platforms, Shakira was the focus of attention for other types of news that began to circulate in national and international media. Some portals claimed that the celebrity’s father had been hospitalized again, following a health relapse that he suffered.

According to what was seen, once again, Shakira was the protagonist of a strong wave of information in the Colombian media, as a result of these details that indicated that her parent was not feeling well. Many indicated that the singer would have flown to Barranquilla with the intention of being with him, as happened in the past.

However, recently, this was denied by different sources, stating that William Mebarak was not hospitalized at any time and had only attended the medical center for general examinations and a cannula change, as reported by Blu Radio.

SEMANA was able to learn details about it, emphasizing that she is under constant control following her relapse a few months ago. Having a delicate state of health, Shakira’s father requires care and attention.

For the moment, this information that came to light is denied, giving a stable report on what has been happening with the famous writer and merchant. In fact, it is known that the man is in his home with his family.

It is important to remember that the woman from Barranquilla experienced a difficult situation related to the health of her father, William Mebarak, weeks ago, who went through an illness that affected him considerably. The singer worried about a respiratory infection that occurred in her mother’s body, putting her at risk.

According to Caracol Radio, Shakira’s father was then transferred to a room several days after he entered the ICU. This decision was made due to the favorable evolution he had, remaining stable to provide access to his home.

It is important to remember that, according to what El Heraldo reported, Shakira had to travel emergency to Colombia in June to accompany her father, who was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Clínica Iberoamericana, due to a pneumonia that developed.