Shakira has accused Spain's tax authorities of conducting a 'sexist and racist' witch hunt against her, comparing their tactics to 'The Inquisition' in a recent letter. After settling a tax fraud case by agreeing to a fine of approximately €7.8 million to avoid trial, she lamented that her decade in Spain was financially devastating, claiming that all her earnings during that time were confiscated by the state. The singer was accused of failing to pay €14.5 million in taxes between 2012 and 2014, during which she asserts she was not a tax resident of Spain. Shakira insists her admission of guilt was made to protect her children from further distress, maintaining that she paid more taxes than she owed. Following her legal troubles, she relocated to Miami with her two sons after breaking up with footballer Gerard Piqué. Shakira's allegations highlight a broader critique of the Spanish tax system and its treatment of high-profile individuals.