A Spanish court has acquitted pop star Shakira of tax fraud, stating authorities failed to prove she was a resident. This decision concludes years of tax-related legal issues for the singer in Spain.

The decision follows years of tax troubles in Spain for the Colombian superstar. Spanish tax authorities did not prove that the singer was a resident of Spain, the court said in its decision. <img alt="FILE - Shakira performs during the Global Citizen Festival in New York on Sept. 27, 2025." src="https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/3789x2526+0+0/resize/3789x2526!/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2F3a%2F4b%2F194f5781409b864440ccd356dc8f%2Fap26138334858230...