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Bad Bunny Concludes Record-Breaking Puerto Rico ​Residency, Boosting Island ⁣Economy

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Bad Bunny concluded a historic six-night‍ residency at the‌ Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San ⁢Juan on Sunday, marking a ‌triumphant return to his homeland and delivering a significant economic boost to Puerto ‍Rico. The concerts drew approximately half a million attendees ​and generated an estimated $733 ⁢million⁢ for the island, according to a new study by Gaither International.

The residency wasn’t simply a series of​ concerts; it was a cultural⁣ and economic revitalization for Puerto Rico, still recovering from the devastation of Hurricane Maria in 2017. The influx of tourism and spending represents a crucial injection of capital,offering tangible support to local businesses and communities.Bad Bunny’s decision‍ to perform extensively in Puerto Rico underscores his commitment to the island and provides a powerful symbol of ‍resilience and pride‍ for its people, even as he prepares to embark on a global tour excluding the United States due to concerns over immigration policies.

The majority of concertgoers ‍- roughly 70% – were ‌female, with an average age of 33. Most visitors originated from the Dominican Republic,​ Colombia, and Spain, staying⁤ an⁢ average of nearly nine nights.⁣ The ‌event ​resonated deeply with‍ locals, like Shamira ​Oquendo, 25, who described the concerts ⁢as “emotional,” recalling the hardship caused by Hurricane Maria and the loss experienced by many in her community.

During⁢ Saturday’s final performance, Bad Bunny expressed gratitude⁣ to his fans, stating, “I’m going to miss you a lot. I’m‍ going to miss this energy,” and‌ encouraged the crowd to embrace love. The moment sparked a wave of emotion, with attendees embracing and some shedding tears.

As fans departed ⁤the stadium, a spontaneous cry ​of “Yo soy⁢ boricua!” (“I am Puerto Rican!”) erupted, met with the resounding response, “Pa’ que tú lo ⁣sepas!” (“So that you know it!”) – a customary expression of Puerto Rican identity and pride.

Bad bunny, recently ⁢nominated for 12 Latin Grammy Awards, will begin a worldwide tour ‍in December, with scheduled performances in Costa ‍Rica, Mexico, Brazil, Australia, Spain, France, and Sweden. He⁤ is notably foregoing concerts in the U.S., citing concerns regarding the arrest of immigrants.