Juanes: The International AIDS Conference

Martin Juanes Dept: WASHINGTON - Colombian superstar Juanes agreed to headline a special concert as part of the International AIDS Conference to urge political leaders to step up the fight against the disease, according to Winnipeg Free Press. The Latin sensation's comments came hours before he headlined the "Beat Goes On" concert at the Warner Theatre in Washington, D.C. Juanes encouraged leaders to "continue supporting the cause" so that one day a cure can be found and colombian singer Juanes warms up during a sound check before his concert in Washington, Thursday, July 26, 2012. AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin Juanes said Thursday that HIV-positive people "are stigmatized, rejected by society, and I think this is the moment to change the understanding of AIDS and how it should be treated and prevented." (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.