The concert of Shakira in Merida in 2026as part of his world tour “Women No Longer Cry World Tour”is generating a stir and some criticism, such as that of exalcaldesa of the White City, Angelica Araujo Larawho made a comparison with the show that the Colombian offered in 2011 and immediately received a shower of responses on social networks.
The politician who was municipal president of Mérida for the PRI from 2010 to 2012 —left office after 18 months of exercising it to be a senator of the Republic—criticized the concert that the singer-songwriter of “Pies descalzos” will offer, making a play on words with iconic songs by Piqué’s ex-partner.
However, after posting a video With his unsolicited opinion, some reactions and responses from citizens were devastating.
And although she said: “I am Angélica Araújo (…) Yes I’m ready to talk straight with experience and above all with facts”, he drew attention to the fact that he did so about a musical show, not about the recent announcement of a new tax in Yucatán in 2026: to digital platforms transport services such as Uber, Didi or others.
Nor did he mention anything about new tax burdens that will hurt the economy of Yucatecan families like the increase to three other taxes: about the vehicle disposal used; professional practice, and Payroll Tax.
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When is Shakira’s concert in Mérida?
Shakira’s concert in Mérida, the White City, is scheduled for next February 24, 2026in it Carlos Iturralde Stadium, Mérida, Yucatán.
Of those who, by the way, already gave the ticket priceincluding VIP packages, whose cost we will detail it later.
The announcement was made by the current mayor of Mérida, Cecilia Patrón Laviada on their official social media accounts.
Women don’t cry anymore… 💁🏻♀️🎶
Mérida is having a great time! Thanks to the trust of private initiative, the coolest of cities is ready to receive Shakira in an event that will generate economic benefits for Merida families and will make us dance… pic.twitter.com/s2UJKfrb4X
— Cecilia Patrón Laviada (@CeciliaPatronL) November 26, 2025
What did Angélica Araujo say about Shakira’s concert in Mérida?
The former mayor of Mérida, Angélica Araujo said that “women no longer cry, women bill and some took it too seriously”, because according to her “going to see Shakira now will cost up to 11,900 pesos”, while when she brought her to the White City in 2011 “it was free for all of Mérida.”
However, a report from Political Animal indicates that prior to Shakira’s concert in Mérida on July 16, 2011one night in March of that year at a Cabildo session it was discovered that The City Council of Mérida had to pay 1.5 million dollars (more than 18 million pesos) for the presentation of the Colombian in the city.
The resource would be delivered to Adrián Esteban de León Sosa, representative of the company Entertainment, Promotion and Events of Mexico, the media reported.
Then, Araujo Lara denied that payment and said that later he would look for businessmen to cover this expense.
In the video that has already gone viral, the former mayor of Mérida added: “in my governmentMérida had the ability to put on world-class shows without neglecting peopleto advance with large works such as highway interchanges and at the same time promote social housing.”
“Mérida must once again be a city where no one has to pay torture to see a show,” said Araujo Lara.
Reactions on social networks
The reactions on social networks to the video that Araujo Lara made did not wait because they immediately reminded him that it was “a 15-year-old gift for his daughter”that was the real reason, he said Henry Fernando Canché Pat on Facebook.
In addition, Julius Caesar He noted that he deduced that the decision to testify on this issue is due to a possible link with the official party, as he wrote on the same social network: “Morena’s next candidate for mayor”
And of course there was another person who reminded her of the failed work for which her administration as mayor of Mérida is most remembered. Given that Mike Rubio G. suggested “that will compose its overpass”.
How much does a ticket cost to see Shakira?
According to the page eTicket he price of tickets for the Shakira concert in Mérida in February 2026.
- GNP ON THE LEFT: $5,445.00
- GNP TO RIGHT: $5,445.00
- GRAL COURT B: $3,710.00
- EAST: $5,570.00
- LOWER WEST: $5,570.00
- HIGH WEST: $3,710.00
- NORTH HEAD: $2,470.00
Price of VIP packages to see Shakira in Mérida
Next, the price of VIP packages for Shakira’s concert in Mérida in February 2026according to the official sales page eTicket.
- ORIENTE VIP 1+ LOUNGE PACKAGE $21,532.00
- ORIENTE VIP 2 + GOLD HOT TICKET PACKAGE $17,058.00
- COURT GRAL B VIP 3 + WOLF DEN PACKAGE $8,701.00
Find out below what each VIP package includes.
VIP Oriente Package 1 plus Lounge Package: $21,532.00
- A premium ticket reserved seated in the Oriente area and access to the VIP lounge prior to the show that includes:
- Variety of appetizers
- Two drink tickets for beer, wine and soft drinks
- Photo booth to commemorate your night
- Themed decoration and party music with your favorite Shakira hits
- Exclusive VIP merchandise item
- VIP commemorative lanyard and badge
- Opportunity to purchase tour merchandise before the show
- VIP host and on-site registration
VIP Oriente Package 2 plus Gold Hot Ticket Package: $17,058.00
- A reserved premium ticket seated in the East zone
- Exclusive VIP Merchandise Item
- VIP commemorative lanyard and badge
- Opportunity to purchase tour merchandise before the show
- VIP host and on-site registration
General Court B VIP 3 plus Wolf Den Package: $8,701.00
- A General Admission ticket in zone “Court B” with early access to the Wolf Den
- Exclusive VIP merchandise item
- VIP commemorative lanyard and badge
- Opportunity to purchase tour merchandise before the show
- VIP host and on-site registration
- On Tuesday, February 24, 2026, the singer Shakira will arrive in Mérida as part of her tour“Women No Longer Cry World Tour”.
- Tickets are already on sale through the eTicket.com website and are expected to be sold out in Mérida.