The Colombian singer made a call on her social networks to the journalists, media and paparazzi who have been besieging her for a few months, mainly in Barcelona.
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Shakira has become one of the most successful Latin American artists of all time, however, her personal life and that of her children has become a nightmare in the last year, after her well-known separation from ex-soccer player Gerard Piqué for infidelity. from him.
One of the reasons why Shakira has not spoken openly about the subject, but through her songs or in highly arranged phrases, is precisely because of her children.
After publicly confirming his break with Gerad Piqué, after twelve years of relationship in June 2022, since then the media fever has skyrocketed around his family.
For this reason, Shakira calls on the media to respect the privacy of their children.
A change of life for Shakira and her children
“In these moments of change in my life as a public figure, it is understandable that there is a permanent curiosity on the part of the press around me and my family,” the artist quoted.
However, my children, Milan and Sasha have experienced a very difficult year, suffering incessant siege and relentless persecution by paparazzi and various media in Barcelona,” he said in the statement.
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It is very important for the cante that now that she is starting a new life in Miami alongside her two little ones, the press understands and respects her privacy.
“I trust that journalists and photographers are sensitive to the situation Milan and Sasha are facing and can behave as humanely as possible with them”: Shakira
The singer from Barranquilla, asked for respect for her children, since the situation they currently face is sensitive.
He pointed out that “taking into account that it is about the health and physical and emotional integrity of two minors aged 8 and 10, who only want to be able to go out, and attend school feeling safe and having the peace of mind of not being persecuted or subjected to the constant scrutiny of cameras.
Finally, she clarified that this request is not made as an artist, but as a mother who wishes to protect and care for the psychological and emotional well-being of her children.
Do not persecute your children
In Barcelona he could not escape the siege, but he hopes that now in his new life in Miami, I will change the situation.
Dear friends, journalists and media… pic.twitter.com/Rxw82l0j15
— Shakira (@shakira) April 10, 2023
Although he has received support for this statement and petition, many have criticized him for asking for respect for his children, “when you have made songs pointing to the father, that also affects them,” said a user on Twitter.
Piqué himself has repeatedly accused Shakira of “exposing” the children they have in common.
In a recent interview, he said that we must be responsible “with our children.”
