¿Dónde están los ladrones? , is the fourth
studio album and fifth album in the career of Colombian singer-songwriter
Shakira, released on September 29, 1998, by
Columbia Records and
Sony Music Latin. After attaining success with her major-label debut
Pies Descalzos in 1996, Shakira opted to spend an increased amount of time developing her follow-up record. Its music incorporates
Latin pop styles, additionally experimenting with
rock en Español elements. As co-producer, Shakira enlisted previous collaborator Luis Fernando Ochoa to work with new partners
Emilio Estefan, Pablo Florez, Javier Garza, and
Lester Mendez.