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3 clusters · 29 sources · 3 days · First seen 4 days ago · Last updated 1 day ago

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Rosalía South American Tour controversy

Entities: Rosalía · Lali Espósito · Alejandro Fantino · Camille Paglia · María Becerra

Overview

Spanish singer Rosalía’s LUX Tour has remained mired in controversy after she reposted a TikTok video featuring influencer Mia Khalifa that celebrated Spain’s victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final. The post was taken as mocking the Argentine team, prompting renewed calls on social media for refunds and for the Buenos Aires dates to be cancelled. Rosalía later apologized, saying she shared the clip for the song “La Perla” and had not read the caption.

Argentina’s foreign minister Pablo Quirno echoed earlier criticism, alleging the post “hurt her pocket.” Journalist Alejandro Fantino again urged producer Diego Finkelstein to cancel the shows. Nevertheless, the four concerts slated for 1, 2, 4 and 6 August at the Movistar Arena remain on the calendar.

On 30 July Rosalía arrived in Buenos Aires on a private jet, escorted by a heavy security detail that included police motorcycles, black SUVs and a cordon at Ezeiza airport. She was taken to the Four Seasons hotel with partner Loli Bahía, avoided press interactions, and confirmed the shows would proceed as planned. The tour also featured a “confessional” segment in Chile with guest Princess Alba (Trinidad Riveros). The episode continues to fuel political commentary and social‑media debate in Argentina.

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how well corroborated each claim is across sources.

[● 5 SOURCES] The repost was perceived as mocking the Argentine national team, leading to backlash and calls for ticket refunds. (public reaction)
[● 5 SOURCES] Rosalía arrived in Buenos Aires on a private jet from Chile, escorted by a heavy security operation and stayed at the Four Seasons hotel. (arrival security)
[● 4 SOURCES] Rosalía reposted a video of Mia Khalifa celebrating Spain’s victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup final. (repost video)
[● 4 SOURCES] Rosalía apologized, stating she had not read the text of the reposted content. (apology)
[● 4 SOURCES] Rosalía’s four Buenos Aires concerts on 1, 2, 4 and 6 August at the Movistar Arena remain scheduled. (concert schedule)
[● 2 SOURCES] Argentina’s foreign minister Pablo Quirno said Rosalía withdrew the post because it hurt her pocket. (minister comment)
[● 2 SOURCES] Journalist Alejandro Fantino publicly demanded the cancellation of Rosalía’s Buenos Aires shows. (cancellation demand)
[○ 1 SOURCE] During her Chile concert, the “confessional” segment featured guest Princess Alba (Trinidad Riveros) sharing a personal story. (confessional segment)

Timeline

1 day ago

[CULTURE] 2 sources
Argentine TV star Moria Casán declines Rosalía's show invitation
Moria Casán turned down Rosalía's invitation to her Argentine show, citing a need for rest and distancing the decision from the singer’s recent World Cup‑related controversy.
2 days ago

[CULTURE] 14 sources
Rosalía faces security‑tightened Argentine tour amid controversy over anti‑Argentina post
Rosalía’s repost of a World Cup‑related video triggered Argentine backlash; she apologized, foreign minister blamed pocket‑pain, but her four Buenos Aires concerts stay scheduled amid a heavy security operation
4 days ago

[CULTURE] 15 sources
Lali Espósito backs Rosalía as shuttles suspend Buenos Aires trips
Lali Espósito defended Rosalía after the singer’s repost of a Mia Khalifa video sparked anger; transport firms halted shuttles to the Movistar Arena, a special homage in Córdoba was cancelled, and the arena ref

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