While Dominican Republic Cry the loss of more than 120 lives after the collapse of the Jet Set disco ceilingin Santo Domingo, a reflection in the entertainment world emerges: The importance of putting security at any massive event.
In the midst of mourning, Shakira’s decision to cancel his concert in Chileweeks before tragedy, It has been revalued as an act of responsibility that could avoid a similar disaster.
The Colombian singer suspended her presentation in Santiago as part of her tour Women no longer cry World Tourafter a technical inspection revealed irregularities in the field where the stage would be installed.
The slope detected represented a risk to the structure, which had to endure more than 60 tons of equipment and production.
Although at the time the measure generated criticism among some fans, the tragic event in the Dominican Republic has rethink the perception of its determination.
A call to prevention
Venezuelan producer César Javier González Tamayo was one of the first to link both events.
Through a video on Tiktok, he stressed that Shakira, By prioritizing the integrity of his team and the public, he could have avoided a catastrophe. “They destroyed it in Santiago, Chile, the media, many journalists and a good part of their fanatic because it decided Shakira decided to postpone the show and probably with that decision saved the lives of a lot of people”He said.
“This is a call for attention for all people who live from the world of entertainment and entertainment,” continued his message, which has promoted a debate about the need for rigorous structural audits in enclosures of shows.
Dominican tragedy occurred during a meringue concert Rubby Pérez “Who died in the incident,” when the roof of the premises suddenly yielded, burning hundreds of attendees. Witnesses reported that there was no time to evacuate, which has raised questions about the conditions of the place and supervision of the authorities.
@cesarjaviergt Mii hug the Dominican people and my admiration and respect for Shakira. Could that tragedy have avoided? ⚠️ #pyf #viral #Shakira #rubyperez #Dominican Republic #chili #Venezuela ♬ Original sound – Cesarjaviergt
A “lesson” for the entertainment industry
Shakira’s case contrasts with this reality. While in Santo Domingo it is investigated if there was negligencethe artist showed that, In entertainment, no security detail can be overlooked. “This must be a lesson: protocols save lives,” González Tamayo insisted.
González Tamayo finished his video with the phrase “Shakira was not wrong”, inviting the reflection of the event, while Dominican families –including that of a collaborator of the Guatemala Embassy in that country– They face the pain for the loss of a loved one.