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During her LUX Tour, Spanish singer Rosalía sparked a backlash Rosalía’s LUX Tour has remained mired in Argentina and Chile controversy after reposting she reposted a TikTok video featuring influencer Mia Khalifa that mocked Argentina’s 3‑0 celebrated Spain’s victory over Argentina in the 2026 World Cup loss to Spain. final. The post was taken as mocking the Argentine pop star Lali Espósito defended her, downplaying team, prompting renewed calls on social media for cancellation and confirming scheduled concerts would go ahead. Private transport firms halted shuttle services to Buenos Aires’s Movistar Arena as ticket sales fell, refunds and a planned homage in Córdoba was cancelled. The arena later announced four sold‑out for the Buenos Aires shows for early August, promising refunds under standard policy. Two days after a Santiago concert, dates to be cancelled. Rosalía later apologized, saying she shared the clip for the song “La Perla” and had not read the caption. Argentine fans remained angry, demanding refunds and threatening to return tickets; Chilean audiences booed her remarks. The Chile shows also attracted criticism for a chant referencing Argentina’s foreign minister Pablo Quirno echoed earlier criticism, alleging the country’s seismic history. Media highlighted post “hurt her literary interests, noting she frequently shares favourite books such as works by Camille Paglia, Charles Bukowski and Simone Weil. In the following days, journalist pocket.” Journalist Alejandro Fantino publicly again urged producer Diego Finkelstein to cancel the Argentine dates, while Chancellor Pablo Quiró accused shows. Nevertheless, the deleted post of an anti‑Argentina campaign that “hurt her pocket.” Despite four concerts slated for 1, 2, 4 and 6 August at the pressure, Rosalía confirmed Movistar Arena remain on the four calendar. On 30 July Rosalía arrived in Buenos Aires dates. Separately, Argentine TV legend Moria Casán declined an invitation to appear on Rosalía’s Argentine show, citing a personal day of rest. The decision private jet, escorted by a heavy security detail that included police motorcycles, black SUVs and a cordon at Ezeiza airport. She was framed as unrelated taken to the controversy; other entertainers, including Lali Espósito Four Seasons hotel with partner Loli Bahía, avoided press interactions, and Luis Ventura, reiterated support for Rosalía. 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.