Shakira travels to Colombia amid health concerns for her father

Singer Shakira has reportedly traveled to her hometown of Barranquilla, Colombia, to be with her father, William Mebarak, following reports of a decline in his health. Mebarak, 95, has faced several medical challenges in recent years, including pneumonia, hydrocephalus, and an ischemic episode in 2026.

There are conflicting reports regarding his current medical status. While some media outlets, including Telemundo, have suggested that Mebarak was hospitalized in a local clinic, sources close to the family have denied these claims. These sources stated to the Colombian station La FM that Mebarak is not hospitalized but is instead receiving his usual medical treatments at home surrounded by his family.

Shakira has not issued an official public statement regarding the specifics of her father's condition or the exact reasons for her urgent trip, and her representatives have requested privacy for the family during this time.