Shakira has been navigating a delicate moment with her family as her father, William Mebarak, continues to receive care in Barcelona. He has faced a rapid decline in health in recent weeks, prompting the Colombian singer to consider a temporary relocation to the United States for extended family support and closer access to specialized medical treatment. Although no hospital admission is currently on record for Mr. Mebarak, he remains under round the clock professional care at the Teknon clinic in Barcelona. This has led Shakira to reevaluate plans for a long-awaited trip to the Americas, prioritizing her father’s comfort and safety during this fragile period.
Two alternate dates
Confronted with this unpredictable family situation, Shakira is actively weighing two new timelines for her departure from Spain. One option envisions a mid-March transfer that aligns with the spring break period in the United States, allowing Milan and Sasha to adjust to a new academic rhythm with minimal disruption. The second option involves delaying the trip to late June, ensuring the children can finish the school year in Barcelona while their mother manages the necessary arrangements. For now, everything remains contingent on William Mebarak regaining strength and stability, and the family remains cautious about any decision that could impact his health.
If circumstances allow, there is a possibility that the entire family would fly to the United States as originally planned, potentially during the week of January 9, using a medical transport aircraft to ensure the safest and most comfortable transition for the father.
In parallel with these personal considerations, Shakira’s team is mapping out professional commitments in Barcelona. The international artist is preparing a new music video that would mark her next musical release and is eyeing early January to shoot some scenes on Catalan soil. To support this project, parts of her team have already arrived in the city to finalize preparations. A respected Puerto Rican choreographer, Félix Burgos, and her stylist, the fashion expert Nicolás Bru, have spent time in Barcelona to iron out the creative details that will shape the artist’s next major success.
Mysterious text
This week has also stirred interest in Shakira’s ongoing media narrative with renewed attention to a cryptic post on her Instagram profile that fans and experts have discussed at length. The message, presented as part of a personal reflection on healing and resilience, many interpret as a broad commentary on emotional wounds tied to past relationships. Some observers see it as a tease for a forthcoming song that she describes as therapeutic and transformative. Shakira has repeatedly stated that music serves as her therapy, and the current post appears to be the opening salvo of a new single that she plans to release soon. Fans and commentators alike are watching closely for further clues as the well-known artist continues to express her artistic process through public messages and forthcoming releases.