Diego Lazarte reflects on the act of writing: “Poetry functions as a kind of purge.”

Argentine news outlet Infobae published a series of wire reports covering cultural and political developments on September 16. Among the cultural coverage, writer Diego Lazarte reflected on the creative process and the nature of writing, describing poetry as a form of purgation in connection with his work "Tratado y relación de pusangas y otros rituales que practican los escribientes del Perú," which examines Peruvian superstitions, traditions, and the national imagination through poetry and humor.

In broader regional and international coverage, Infobae reported on the strong presence of Latin American cinema at the San Sebastián Film Festival, highlighted by actor Ricardo Darín featuring on the official poster. Additionally, European Union developments were featured, noting European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's expression of regret over EU divisions regarding potential sanctions against Israel over the situation in Gaza. Von der Leyen's address in Strasbourg also outlined key policy priorities, including the protection of minors on social media, the regulation of advanced artificial intelligence models, strengthened ties with Canada, and a new European security framework.