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Shakira’s Free Zócalo Show Sets 400,000 Attendance Record in Mexico City

City officials say taxpayers paid nothing thanks to Grupo Modelo’s sponsorship.

Overview

  • Authorities reported a largely incident-free operation with 6,320 public servants, 4,300 police officers, 52 access points, 129 medical assists and 10 detentions.
  • Business groups estimated about 400 million pesos in local spending and roughly 90% hotel occupancy tied to the event.
  • Officials said the turnout surpassed prior Zócalo concert records, including Los Fabulosos Cadillacs’ 300,000 attendees.
  • Backstage video circulated showing Shakira in tears after closing the Mexico leg of her Las Mujeres Ya No Lloran tour.
  • Cameras captured ex-partner Antonio de la Rúa in the crowd, drawing social-media attention to his presence.