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How Latin America’s right use humour – and why it has deep historical roots

Humour plays a key role in the political communication of rightwing populist leaders in Latin America. Politicians including Javier Milei in Argentina, Nayib Bukele in El Salvador and Jair Bolsonaro in Brazil have all used humour to engage with and solidify their support base, normalise extreme ideologies and deflect criticism.

The Conversation · Jul 29

Lionel Messi's Inter Miami Return Nears: Here's When Fans Could See Him Back on the MLS Field

After leading Argentina to the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, the Inter Miami superstar is expected to return to club action in early August following a mandatory recovery period, giving MLS fans hope that one of the league's biggest attractions will soon be back on the pitch.

Latin Times · Jul 29

Spain star delivers on bizarre World Cup promise after final triumph against Argentina

Defender made a vow if Spain were to lift the World Cup trophy

Evening Standard · Jul 28

When England crashes out of a football tournament, the stock market takes a dive

On July 15 2026, England were just five tantalising minutes away from their first men’s World Cup final since 1966. But that was before Argentina scored two goals to claim victory in stoppage time.

The Conversation · Jul 28

Argentina World Cup Conspiracy Done No Favors by Official Referee Verdict

IFAB have delivered a public statement explaining exactly why Argentina benefitted from an incorrect ruling.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 28

Javier Milei accuses US Democrats of financing ‘anti-Argentina campaign’ at World Cup

President also blames Brazil and Mexico and says online critics ‘do not want the ideas of freedom to succeed’

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28

‘The Messi of ballet’: Marianela Núñez, the Buenos Aires bombshell shaking up British dance

The superlative Royal Ballet star finally has her own show. She talks about fabulous footwork, her Argentina-inspired leotard – and why she named her cat after a certain footballer

The Guardian - UK · Jul 28

IMF chief says Argentina is better positioned to meet debt obligations under Milei

International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised President Javier Milei’s austerity policies during a visit to Buenos Aires

The Independent UK · Jul 27

Lisandro Martinez Injury: Progress, Potential Return Date for Man Utd Star

The Red Devils defender was forced off in the first half of Argentina’s 1–0 defeat to Spain.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 27

In 1996, a hidden dinosaur in Patagonia became the Southern Hemisphere's first known raptor that roamed 90 million years ago: Fossil discovery explains how raptors spread across ancient Earth

In 1996, a hidden dinosaur in Patagonia became the Southern Hemisphere's first known raptor that roamed 90 million years ago after researchers confirmed fossils of Neuquenraptor argentinus from Argentina. The discovery showed that raptors lived in Gondwana, not only in the Northern Hemisphere. Scientists said the fossil also supports the…

The Economic Times · Jul 27