Shakira backs Barrack Obama

Monday, October 6, 2008 at 5:10 am

Though she may not be an American citizen, Shakira has her eyes on American politics.

Colombian superstar Shakira says Democrat Barack Obama is the best candidate for president,
citing his leadership skills. In a statement yesterday, the Grammy-winning pop artist said Obama can restore peace and the world’s confidence in the United States. Obama faces Republican presidential nominee John McCain in the November 4 election.

Obama said he was honoured to receive the singer’s endorsement. The Illinois senator praised Shakira as a role model for young Latinas in the US and beyond.

Shakira encouraged US Latinos to vote in November. The United States “has a profound importance to me, and I think to the whole world as well,” she said.

The multi-platinum selling Colombian singer says she supports Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama because they share the same morals and values.

“If I had a vote, I would vote for Barack Obama because I think he’s the person who will deliver the right message about America to the world,” the singer said. “I feel, in my heart, that he would rebuild peace (and) rebuild trust in America.

Shakira made the comments Wednesday (24 September 2008) after appearing at Columbia University with Spanish singing sensation Alejandro Sanz and the presidents of Mexico, Argentina, Paraguay, El Salvador and Panama. The event focused on the importance of education, nutrition and health intervention for Latin American children.

“I care deeply about this country and I think everyone does because America’s economy is so crucial for the rest of the world. The rest of the world’s economy depends on the economy of this country and world peace depends on the policies of this country,” she said. “I also think that (Obama) will have the right sensibility to understand immigrants, since he had to lift himself up. To be someone in life, he had to struggle to receive an education.”

She also talked about the Latino community in regards to upcoming US presidential election, and urged them to use their voice and vote.

“I’d like to invite the Latino community to come out and make themselves present during this election because they can really make a difference,” she said.

Shakira plans to make her Colombian children’s foundation a global one in the near future. Shakira said Barefoot, known as Pies Descalzos in her native Colombia, will start focusing on children worldwide later this year.

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Shakira backs Barrack Obama

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