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Vargas

American  
[vahr-guhs] / ˈvɑr gəs /

noun

  1. Getulio Dornelles 1883–1954, Brazilian statesman.


Vargas British  
/ ˈvarɡas /

noun

  1. Getúlio Dornelles (ʒeˈtulju durˈneləʃ). 1883–1954, Brazilian statesman; president (1930–45; 1951–54)

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American Rodriguez, 26, makes his bantamweight debut when he fights for the WBA title against Antonio Vargas on 13 June.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

For Vargas, “Mad Bills to Pay” came after directing half a dozen short films over a decade, just when he was leaving his 20s behind.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

For Vargas, it was crucial that the film felt “down to earth,” and accessible for all audiences.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Though Vargas, 34, didn’t become a precocious parent, “Mad Bills to Pay” emerged from memories of men he knew who weren’t that different from his main character.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 30, 2026

Angel Vargas was trying to teach us how to whistle.

From "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros