Soledad Pastorutti performs "Late el Sur," official song for South American Games Santa Fe 2026

Argentine singer Soledad Pastorutti will perform "Late el Sur," the official song for the 2026 South American Games. The games, scheduled from September 12 to 26, will bring together over 4,000 athletes from 15 countries in Rosario, Santa Fe City, and Rafaela. The song, with a festive rhythm and lyrics celebrating effort and national pride, aims to capture the spirit of the event. "From the heart of South America, a story that unites us begins to beat," reads the motto chosen to introduce the song. The anthem pays homage to the identity of Santa Fe, described as "the land that makes you invincible," and will accompany the countdown and the 15 days of competition. Pastorutti co-wrote the song with Marcela Morelo and Claudia Brant. "We never thought our song would be the chosen one," she recalled, adding, "It's a song that conveys passion. It has rhythm, but also very deep lyrics. It speaks of who we Santafesinos and Argentines are: spontaneous, positive, and cheerful." She felt it perfectly matched the song's purpose and expressed pride in its realization. The musical production was handled by Rodolfo Lugo, known for his work with artists like Mercedes Sosa and Juanes. For Pastorutti, from Arequito, the song holds personal significance as the games will take place in three cities within Santa Fe province. In related news, Santa Fe Governor Maximiliano Pullaro recently honored the Argentine men's hockey team as ambassadors for the games.

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Never thought our song would be the chosen one. It's a song that conveys passion. It has rhythm, but also very deep lyrics. It speaks of who we Santafesinos and Argentines are: spontaneous, positive, and cheerful.