Shakira has once again shaken up current events with an official statement that's making headlines around the world. This time, she's done so from her professional side, but with a gesture that's inevitably interpreted as a new blow aimed at Gerard Piqué.
The singer has surprised everyone with the announcement of a historic milestone in her career: she's about to fill three consecutive stadiums in Ecuador. The news came through her production company and has made such an impact that many haven't hesitated to point out that this leaves Piqué at a loss for words. What exactly has happened to generate so much buzz?
Shakira issues an important statement about her concerts in Ecuador
The statement released by Feel the Tickets, the company in charge of producing the show in Ecuador, has sparked a true revolution on social media. Shakira will perform in Quito on November 8, 9, and 11 as part of her "Las mujeres ya no lloran World Tour." With this experience, she's about to make history by filling three stadiums.
The first two dates are completely sold out, and only 500 tickets remain available for the third concert. These tickets belong to the most exclusive area of the event: Las Mujeres Facturan Box, located just a few yards (metros) from the stage and with preferential access. The name of this area is in itself a nod to the message Shakira has strongly defended in her latest songs.
"Shakimania doesn't stop! We're about to make history with three full stadiums," the company wrote on its official Instagram account. This phrase sums up the collective fever that's broken out among Ecuadorian fans since the presale for the first concert opened. The speed at which tickets sold out forced the addition of a second date, which also sold out in a matter of hours, then the same happened with a third.
The tour has become a phenomenon that goes far beyond music. In Ecuador, the connection with the audience has been so intense that the event is shaping up to be one of the most important in the country's concert history. This will be Shakira's second stage in South America during 2025, after having visited Chile, Peru, and Colombia in the first half of the year.
A success that will leave Gerard Piqué at a loss for words
Shakira's spectacular success in Ecuador can't be analyzed without considering her recent personal context. Since her separation from Gerard Piqué in 2022, the artist has channeled her pain through her music.
Songs like Las mujeres ya no lloran, Monotonía, or TQG have been global hits. However, they've also been emotional statements that stirred consciences and sparked international debates.
The name of the VIP area Las Mujeres Facturan Box isn't a coincidence either. It directly references one of the most impactful phrases Shakira launched against Piqué in her collaboration with Bizarrap: "Las mujeres ya no lloran, las mujeres facturan." Since then, that phrase has become a symbol of female empowerment and, in a way, the slogan of this new era.
Every stadium that Shakira fills also represents a symbolic victory over her past. Piqué, who has kept silent about the songs that mention him, now witnesses a global phenomenon that indirectly points to him. The Colombian artist has managed to turn pain into success, sadness into collective euphoria, and heartbreak into an opportunity to be reborn.
Gerard Piqué, meanwhile, remains focused on his businesses and his relationship with Clara Chía. He hasn't made any statements about his ex's songs, but the media impact and the massive support she's receiving continue to make headlines.
Shakira's case is the perfect example of how art can become catharsis, response, and affirmation. Every ticket sold in Ecuador is also a show of support for a woman who's managed to reinvent herself from truth and emotion. Even if he doesn't say it, the silence of Gerard Piqué speaks for itself.