From Lali and Emilia Mernes to Dillom: Celebrities call to march on Congress against land law reform

Prominent Argentine artists are mobilizing their social media followings to protest a government-backed reform of the Land Law. Singers Lali Espósito and Emilia Mernes, along with actors Dolores Fonzi and rappers Ca7riel and Dillom, have used platforms like Instagram to encourage a demonstration outside Congress on Thursday.

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We meet on Thursday in the square, at Congress, to defend our land, our water, our strategic resources. It is very important that we all are there.

The artists are voicing strong opposition to the proposed changes, which would eliminate restrictions on the purchase of rural land by foreigners. While the government argues the reform will attract investment, social and environmental organizations are rallying under the banner 'Argentina is not for sale' to contest the initiative.

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Defending the land is defending human rights.

Lali Espósito shared posts urging people to gather at Congress to defend the nation's land, water, and strategic resources. Emilia Mernes amplified a video from Amnesty International, which links defending land to human rights and questions the potential removal of the 15% limit on foreign land ownership. Tini Stoessel also shared an image with the text 'The homeland is not for sale,' echoing the sentiment of many artists.

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Be careful, they want to sell Patagonia.

Rapper Dillom even took his protest to an international stage, unfurling an Argentine flag with the slogan 'The homeland is not for sale' during a performance in New York's Central Park. The widespread celebrity involvement highlights the significant public concern surrounding the proposed land law reform.

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The homeland is not for sale.