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Shakira Shakes Cash Loose for Charity

Posted May 18, 08 11:30 CDT in Arts & Living World 

(Newser) – Shakira, Ricky Martin, and dozens of other Spanish-speaking pop stars performed at simultaneous fundraising concerts in Mexico City and Buenos Aires yesterday, reports the LA Times. “It is doable, we can really eradicate poverty,” said the Colombian singer, whose shows benefited Alas, a charity that helps Latin America's neediest children. Shakira secured nearly $200 million in donations from billionaires Howard Buffet (son of Warren) and Carlos Slim, reports the BBC.

Sources Los Angeles Times, BBC

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Colombian pop star Shakira between billionaires Carlos Slim from Mexico, left, and Howard Buffet (eldest son of Warren Buffet), right, ahead of the 'Concert For The Children' in Buenos Aires.   (AP Photo/Eduardo Verdugo)
Colombian pop star Shakira waves to fans after performing with Alejandro Sanz of Spain during "The Concert For The Children" in Buenos Aires, Saturday, May 17, 2008.   (AP Photo/Emiliano Lasalvia)
Fans cheer as Colombian pop star Shakira, unseen, performs during "The Concert For The Children" in Buenos Aires, Saturday, May 17, 2008.   (AP Photo/Emiliano Lasalvia)
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