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A video starring several Argentinians has gone viral in the last few hours and has generated a wave of criticism on social media after they said they did not consider themselves Latino, but rather "European." The clip provoked thousands of reactions against the Argentinians, who were criticized for denying their indigenous roots.
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The phrase "We are not Latino, we are European" sparked controversy, even more so now that Argentina recently reached the final of the 2026 World Cup after facing the English national team, a match that was controversial and continued to be a topic of conversation after it ended due to confrontations between players.
Internet users expressed their indignation after seeing the video in which several Argentinians point out that they do not feel Latino and feel even less pride in being part of Latin America. "Argentina is not Latino," "We Argentinians are European," "All of us Argentinians are half European, that is a reality," and "In Argentina, our ancestry is not Latino" are just some of the phrases mentioned in the clip, which already has thousands of comments.
In the video, users reminded them that Argentina is part of Latin America whether they like it or not: "Please, Spain, we need you to win," "EUROPEANS: I don't even know them, except for the Malvinas," "The USA says they are America and Argentina says they are European, like, how?," "Hahaha so we Mexicans are also Spanish and therefore European," and "And do you earn in euros?" were some of the reactions.
The video became a trend because it touches on a topic related to national and cultural identity.
¿Por qué algunos argentinos se consideran europeos?
According to experts, some Argentinians highlight the origin of their ancestors and the influence of European immigration on customs, architecture, gastronomy, and traditions. However, specialists in history and social sciences point out that Argentine identity is the result of multiple influences, including indigenous peoples, European immigration, African communities, and historical processes unique to Latin America.
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