A Spanish court has acquitted Colombian singer Shakira of tax fraud charges, ordering the return of approximately $87 million in fines and interest. Tax authorities plan to appeal the decision.

<img alt="A woman is seen on a World Cup panel." height="349" src="https://i.cbc.ca/ais/086efabd-a4e3-4bfa-a7f2-92ae59268837,1779099614654/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C428%2C8192%2C4608%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29" title="Colombian singer Shakira is seen on stage for the 2026 World Cup halftime show announcement during the Global Citizen and FIFA World Cup panel at the Global Citizen NOW event in New York City on May 14, 2026. (Photo by CHARLY TRIBALLEAU / AFP via Getty Images)" wi...