Singer Shakira lends support to Obama

Colombian superstar Shakira says Democrat Barack Obama is the best candidate for president, citing his leadership skills.

Colombian superstar Shakira says Democrat Barack Obama is the best candidate for president, citing his leadership skills.

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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.