Shakira issued a statement calling it "a historical day for Colombia"
and said that Betancourt was a symbol of the suffering of all those whose liberty had been stolen.
Most Americans may know Shakira as just another Latin pop singer, but she's actually a major figure in Colombia, very involved in education and health initiatives, and a lot of charity work...
Here are some of her best works! (in my opinion)
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Las de la intución
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