Brazil Shakira

Workers resume construction on the stage for a concert by Colombian pop star Shakira after the death of a worker in an accident during setup a day prior, at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Monday, April 27, 2026.

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Construction of the stage for Shakira's concert in Brazil resumes after worker's death

Construction of the stage for Shakira's concert in Brazil resumes after worker's death

Workers in Brazil have resumed the construction of the stage for the upcoming concert by Shakira this weekend on Rio de Janeiro’s famous Copacabana Beach. The work was halted amid a police investigation into the death of a 28-year-old locksmith at the scene. The boundary-breaking Colombian singer and pop star has not commented on the accident. Police said Gabriel de Jesus Firmino died on Sunday after being crushed by two stage elevators when the equipment was activated by another worker. The Brazilian company that operates the stage is under investigation for alleged non-compliance with workplace safety regulations. Shakira is giving a free concert on Saturday evening at the Copacabana.