This Monday morning, the agreement reached between the Spanish Prosecutor’s Office and the singer was announced. Shakira faced eight years and two months in prison for tax evasion.
Barranquilera is said to be He is accused of defrauding the treasury of 14.5 million euros He was facing a trial that would last 12 sessions at the Barcelona Court.
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However, the defense of the Barranquilla woman appeared this morning with her client to reach an economic agreement that would allow the closure of the legal process that has been open for several years.
In this context, the artist stated: “I felt ready to face a trial and defend my innocence. My lawyers are convinced that the case will be won. However, after many years of struggle, I made this decision. I had two choices: to continue fighting until the end, mortgage my peace and the peace of my children, stop making songs, albums and tours before I can enjoy my career and the things I love, or make a deal and get closer and leave this part of my life behind, look forward.
After the hearing in Barcelona for allegedly not complying with tax obligations in Spain, the Colombian said:my children asked me. I have to choose my battles and the most important thing for me right now is to do everything so that my children can live full lives and focus on what really matters: watching them grow and spending time with them without subjecting them to the pain of seeing their mother in a criminal’s care. trial with the wear and tear that this entails”.
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On the other hand, Shakira sent a harsh message to the Spanish system after the investigation carried out against her:
“I think this system in Spain needs to be reviewed for the good of the citizens. And for my part, I will continue to be an ally to make this happen. “There are many people who do not have the resources to pay for a good defense or even reach a settlement, and who are seeing their lives disintegrate before their eyes over disputes that could have been resolved with the Treasury in an area other than prison.”
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