I've lived in Argentina for over 18 years. I'm a migrant here. And I want to say it clearly: Samuel L. Jackson's accusation is false.
I'm not speaking from theory. I'm speaking from the experience of having built a life here, of having been welcomed, integrated, of having seen firsthand what it means to be a country made of migrants.
Let's go over some history, since he brought it up:
🇦🇷 Argentina abolished slavery in 1813 with the Free Womb Law, and definitively in the 1853 Constitution — earlier than much of the continent. This is a country built by receiving waves of immigrants from Italy, Spain, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and today from all over Latin America. Multiculturalism isn't a talking point here, it's the foundation of national identity.
🇺🇸 The United States didn't abolish slavery until 1865, and upheld legal racial segregation (Jim Crow laws) until 1964-65. Less than 65 years ago, that same country had separate bathrooms, schools, and bus seats by skin color.
🇬🇧 England built much of its economic power on the transatlantic slave trade, and its colonial empire left a record of institutional racism across four continents that's still being reckoned with today.
Before pointing fingers, it might be worth looking at your own history. Argentina has its own unresolved issues, like any country — but calling it "the most racist country in the world" isn't criticism, it's misinformation.
You should be ashamed @SamuelLJackson
#Argentina #FakeNews #SamuelLJackson #Migrants #ArgentineHistory
@SamuelLJackson@FIFAWorldCup@adidas Funny you played Uncle Sam at Super Bowl, but act exactly as his representation in real life, without any responsibility even being a world-wide famous actor. Who do you think you are calling an entire nation "racist"? Start with looking at your own mirror. Shame on you.
@GorrasCavs@TomasCacciola En mi caso van años -desde 2023-, así que ya lo dí por perdido... Nunca me asignaron código argentino, el paquete llegó a nuestro país desde China y desapareció (el n° de tracking era RG017090685CN)
En Villa Constitución nos reunimos con la Cámara Industrial del Dpto. Constitución y conocimos Elseg, una fábrica de aberturas de aluminio. La política macroeconómica golpea duro a todo el entramado productivo de la región.
Además, nos reunimos con compañeros y compañeras de Unidos. Junto a Diego Martín hay un gran equipo para construir un mejor futuro para la ciudad.
Falleció Hugo Villaverde, marcador central campeón de Libertadores y del mundo con Independiente en 1984. Fue parte de una dupla inolvidable junto a Enzo Trossero. Un señor adentro y afuera de la cancha. QEPD.
My Son was invited to watch Chelsea players train in Atlanta last summer.
One of the memorable moment of that day was Enzo meeting my Son. He made my sons day as could be seen in the video
Enzo squatting down to establish eye contact with him was a thoughtful gesture.
🗣️🇦🇷 Las palabras de Javier Mascherano respecto a lo sucedido con Enzo Fernández:
“Los argentinos no somos racistas. Conozco a Enzo, es un gran tipo, no tiene ningún problema con respecto a esto.
Si algo somos como país es que somos completamente inclusivos, en Argentina vive gente de todo el mundo y los tratamos bien. A veces, en el marco de una celebración, se puede tomar parte de un video y sacarlo de contexto.
A veces hay que entender la cultura de cada país y saber que, a veces, lo que percibimos como una broma puede ser malinterpretado en otros lugares.
Enzo también hizo saber en las redes sociales que se disculpaba. A veces la gente intenta hacer las cosas mucho más grandes de lo que son”.
Vía @ClaroSportsAr.