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Shakira’s Copacabana show pumps $160m into Rio

Shakira's Copacabana Beach concert gave a massive boost to the local economy

Shakira’s Copacabana takeover on May 2 delivered a $160 million (£117m) windfall for Rio as two million people turned out for the free beach show.

Riotur and the Municipal Secretariat of Economic Development reported significant increases across hospitality, food services, transport and retail, supported by a large‑scale city operation covering security, logistics and public services.

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