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Argentine Stars Slam Global 'Stigmatization Campaign' Against Nation
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Argentine Stars Slam Global 'Stigmatization Campaign' Against Nation

From La Nación · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Argentine actress Griselda Siciliani strongly criticized an international "stigmatization campaign" against Argentina, calling it "disgusting."
  • Siciliani, along with other artists like María Becerra and Jimena Barón, expressed pride in their Argentine identity and highlighted the country's positive attributes.
  • The artists' statements come amid a wave of international criticism targeting Argentina, prompting a local defense of the nation's character and history.

Argentine actress Griselda Siciliani has vocally condemned what she describes as a global "stigmatization campaign" against her country, labeling the phenomenon "disgusting." The criticism, amplified on social media by international figures, has prompted a strong response from Argentine artists defending their nation.

First: Don't come from outside to try to give us lessons. Second: Proud to be Argentine. The stigmatization campaign is disgusting. Third: Internally, I would take the opportunity to rethink ourselves. In Buenos Aires, for example, if you are dark-skinned, the police ask for your ID on the street for no reason and illegally (among other practices of this style). Fourth: France.

— Griselda SicilianiThe actress shared her strong feelings about the international criticism and internal issues facing Argentina.

Siciliani shared an image of the Argentine flag on Instagram, amplifying a post by historian and influencer Pupina Plomer that highlighted Argentina's historic prosecution of its dictators. Siciliani added her own reflections, urging outsiders not to lecture Argentina and expressing pride in her nationality. She also called for introspection regarding discriminatory practices within Argentina, citing instances of police profiling.

There is no greater pride than being Argentine. A country that has opened its doors to the whole world. Full of love, empathy, and respect.

— María BecerraThe singer expressed her deep pride in Argentina and its people after performing the national anthem.

Other prominent Argentine artists have joined Siciliani in expressing solidarity. Singer María Becerra, after performing the national anthem, spoke of Argentina's generosity and openness to the world, describing its people as full of love, empathy, and respect. She encouraged visitors to experience the country firsthand, countering what she called "words of hate" that have become a trend.

I invite you to visit every part of this beautiful land and see for yourselves that what they say about us is nothing more than words of hate to join the trend of calling us anything.

— María BecerraBecerra encouraged people to experience Argentina directly to counter negative perceptions.

Actress Jimena Barón also addressed the criticism, particularly after the national soccer team's World Cup final loss. She challenged those who were quick to criticize the players, emphasizing their long-standing efforts to bring joy to the nation. Barón alluded to Argentina's constitution, suggesting a foundational commitment to certain principles, though the article cuts off before she fully elaborates.

What if the national team guys, who have been making us happy for so long, owe us something?

— Jimena BarónThe actress questioned critics who were quick to blame the national soccer team after a loss.
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Originally published by La Nación in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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