Shakira at the Latin Grammy Awards held at Madison Square Garden. New York City, USA - 02.11.06

Chavez claims the singer was struggling to find a suitable site in the capital Caracas, until he granted her permission to use a military airbase that was part of a coup in 2002 that temporarily robbed the leader of power.

After an appeal from Shakira's promoters, Chavez allowed them use of the La Carlota base, he revealed in a televised interview.

Chavez even claimed he may attend the gig in disguise, saying, "Maybe I'll put on a wig and go see Shakira."

Source: WENN