A five-concert “residency” by singer-songwriter and superstar Shakira in El Salvador’s capital builds on President Nayib Bukele ’s yearslong effort to remake the Central American country’s international image from one of the world's most violent countries into one of the safest.
The sold-out shows in the country’s National Stadium Jorge “El Magico” González this week follow international surfing tournaments and the Miss Universe competition two years ago. El Salvador has seen big name performers in recent years, but like Bad Bunny in 2022 and Karol G in 2024, they typically play one concert and move on.
