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A subreddit dedicated to Latin America and the Caribbean. From Mexico to the DR to Chile, we're protesting against Reddit's API changes together with +3000 subreddits.

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Bienvenidos- Bem Vindos- Welcome to /r/asklatinamerica

A new subreddit dedicated to Latin America and the Caribbean. From Mexico to Brazil to Argentina and in between, we've got your questions covered!

Questions can be related (but not limited!) to Latin American culture, politics, society, language, etc.

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  1. Be kind and polite - do not personally attack or harass fellow users.

  2. All questions should be in English. As the region is diverse and many languages are spoken, English is the preferred language for this subreddit. Feel free to make references to subjects in other languages (Spanish, Portuguese, French) but your post should be able to be understood by an English speaker. The same applies for top-level comments.

  3. No low effort questions. Do not post questions that are in the FAQ, or can be answered with a quick Google Search.

  4. No agenda pushing. Try to remain as impartial as possible when wording your posts, do not ask leading questions, do not answer your own question in the post.

  5. Do not personally attack, harass, intimidate or target other users. Be respectful and kind.

  6. Do not ask questions that have already been posted in the last seven days - doing such results in the post being taken down as a repetitive question.

  7. Keep comments relevant and on-topic.

  8. Petitions, surveys, any form of engaging our users outside of Reddit should be cleared with the mods first.

  9. No discrimination, be it on the basis of gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, etc.

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Is Argentina still cheap?

I'm hoping to solo re-visit Salta, I visited Argentina last December and had a blast with the cost of living. I was living like a king. but I understand that the Blue Dollar rate has stabilized now. With the continued rate of inflation and weaker dollar against pesos, I'd assume things are 50% more expensive now.
Is it actually the case? then I'd have to turn to Colombia or somewhere else with cheaper cost of living.

6 Comments
2024/04/25
06:12 UTC

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I have a question about your country: is there any movement similar to the new far-right movements in the world? and if so, does he have any strength in your country?

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2024/04/25
04:10 UTC

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How true is the stereotype of strict/bossy mothers?

Like for example, a lot of people joke about strict/bossy mothers among Hispanic/Latin American communities, especially in the United States. It is even referenced in American media and pop culture. How true is this?

If you want to know what I’m talking about, watch these videos as an example of this being referenced in American media/pop culture.

https://youtu.be/w73dRgIQ32w?feature=shared https://youtu.be/ZalAi7z6afE?feature=shared

8 Comments
2024/04/25
03:13 UTC

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US LatAm people, how do you Latinize your American food?

My background is Mexican and one of my go-to quick meals is hot dogs, but instead of buns, I use tortillas. I also add salsa, guac, and tostadas to instant ramen! So good!

31 Comments
2024/04/25
01:52 UTC

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Is 26k USD enough in Uruguay?

Would someone struggle on this yearly income in Uruguay? How much is rent in Montevideo or surrounding area and how much living space do you get for your money? Is it expensive?

25 Comments
2024/04/25
00:50 UTC

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Hitchhiking atound latinamerica?

What do u think about it?

15 Comments
2024/04/25
00:20 UTC

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Does anyone here love Nicki Minaj?

I have been a huge fan of hers since her second album Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded (2012). I notice many of her fan base is from the USA and UK but did see on a Spotify most listened to by country that Brazil has some barbz.

8 Comments
2024/04/24
23:50 UTC

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What fruit/fish that only exist in your country?

In Brazil we have acerola, buriti, Dourado (fish), Guaraná and açaí

75 Comments
2024/04/24
23:45 UTC

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How common are water fountains in your cities and what do they typically look like? Do people throw coins in them?

3 Comments
2024/04/24
22:18 UTC

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how spicy is the food from your country

probably a stereotypical question but i'm half chilean and my chilean dad keeps saying that chile has the spiciest food in latam. i've obviously had chilean food before but i've never actually thought it was that spicy? might be because my abuela doesn't like spicy food but idk. anyway how spicy is your country's food and if youre chilean do you think that chilean food is particularly spicy or is my dad just weird

152 Comments
2024/04/24
18:12 UTC

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Do Latinos do long distance relationships within LATAM ?

Here in USA is not out the norm to date or have long distance relationships with people from other states .. how about in Latin America ? Have you guys ever dated someone from another LATAM country ? If so How was that experience ?

15 Comments
2024/04/24
17:27 UTC

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Is car brand awareness less in Latin America ?

I ask due to the fact that chinese cars are having a market penetration in the region that is skyrocketing

Are latinos less brand aware?

Also why big countries with large industries like Mexico or Brazil have not created a national or atbleast regionwide car brand?

I have the feelign that you guys kinda despise your own products, could this be the answer? I mean latinos always will critize and prefer foreing brands (even for chocolate or coffee) than local ones.

Ofc it is not generalizing but its what I felt at least in older generations, young people tend to be less brand aware yet despise latinamerican internal industrial products

92 Comments
2024/04/24
16:51 UTC

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Thoughts on Argentina having a budget surplus for the first time in 16 years under Milei’s policies

What is the context of this? On paper it sounds good. But if he’s gutted a whole bunch of government services to do it….that’d be less impressive

Thoughts?

59 Comments
2024/04/24
16:45 UTC

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Estadounidenses que viven en América Latina

I'm from the United States and I am really motivated to move to Latin America. What do you think is the best country for estadounidenses? And why?

I speak Spanish with my coworkers and clients every day (but I am definitely not fluent yet.) I am not worried about people speaking English in general because when I've been immersed in Spanish speaking countries I get along just fine.

Gracias :)

31 Comments
2024/04/24
14:30 UTC

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Nice things in places you've been to?

Where are some places you've been that has these? Where are some places I can move to to live or get citizenship where I can be happy that has:

  • Fresh vegetables and food, not commercial junk
  • Good nature
  • Human beings that has respect for personal space and privacy
  • Good mental health and healthcare for everyone because it's a good society that actually cares about people

Current place is filled with problems and rude and unkind people who don't care about others

1 Comment
2024/04/24
09:34 UTC

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What is the most popular local soda brand in your country/region?

Brazil has Guaraná Antarctica. Some regions have their own local popular brands, like Marajá here in the Mato Grosso state. I'm curious to know about other countries and regions!

72 Comments
2024/04/24
09:22 UTC

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Anyone know of any Spanish speaking WOW guilds.

My apologies if this is the wrong sub. Idk where to post.

Estoy buscando a un WOW guild q hable español. Currently playing SOD on wild growth server but I wouldn’t mind migrating. Many thanks

2 Comments
2024/04/24
05:44 UTC

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Has money ruined football?

I want to say. If football has more money it can badly affect on it global popularity and popularity of football will be downgrade. How do you think? it can be chance for basketball to become the most popular sport in the world? I'm so worrying 😟 😧

13 Comments
2024/04/24
04:50 UTC

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How much does height matter for a man in your country?

I’m American of Guatemalan ancestry. My height is 5’9 which is tall for my culture.

However, here in the USA I see Guatemalans born here and even asian people who are 5’8 and taller. This was not the norm in the last generation it was always people of about 5’7 max for males.

Here in USA a 5’3 woman will call a 5’9 male short and not date him for height. It is mostly white women but it is transferring to american “ethnic women” who end up preferring taller partners regardless of race but imo lean to white american males.

It is the same dor business. A short guy is looked as lesser. An avg guy at 5’9 is okay. A tall male can walk in and be considered more competent due to tallness

65 Comments
2024/04/24
03:01 UTC

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In your country, what is a dead giveaway that someone is a tourist?

116 Comments
2024/04/24
02:45 UTC

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In your opinion, which is the most insular and inward country in the region?

Title

34 Comments
2024/04/24
01:10 UTC

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Do any of you sell on Mercado Libre, but also on Amazon or Walmart? Or vice versa for US based sellers.

I'm trying to better understand how the Mercado Libre system works with product files and listing products.

3 Comments
2024/04/23
20:08 UTC

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Your favorite fresh foods! 🍓🥑🍌🥥🍉🥭🥗🌽🌶️

Hi everyone !

Please answer any or all of these questions for my students :

  1. Where do you buy most of your fresh foods? (mainly fruits and vegetables)… large supermarket, local stand , market, grow them yourself Etc.

  2. What are you favorite fruits and vegetables from your area?

  3. How do you eat your fruits and vegetables? (Cooked, raw, smoothie , juice, salads, frozen popsicles, combination, etc)

  4. Are most your fruits and vegetables grown in your region, or shipped in from

Other areas/countries ?

  1. Are there a lot of frozen, canned, or dried fruits and veggies sold in your area?

  2. About how many fruits and veggies do each every day (on average)?

  3. What is the price that you pay for some of your fruits and vegetables? (Mango, pineapple,

Tomato, corn, coconut, Etc)

  1. Is there anything else you’d like to share with us about fresh foods in your area?

TYIA 🍠🫑🌶️🥦🥬🥒🍈🍎

7 Comments
2024/04/23
18:58 UTC

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Do you have any opinions on Argentine universities?

Have you ever heard of them? If so, do you have an opinion? Are they known in your country?

26 Comments
2024/04/23
16:21 UTC

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Birth tourism in Puerto Rico

Given Puerto Rico’s proximity to Caribbean islands like Haiti and DR, how common is for people to go to PR to have kids that will get US citizenship?

38 Comments
2024/04/23
16:01 UTC

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In your own opinion did corruption in LATAM got worse in the past few years? or was it lessen somehow?

26 Comments
2024/04/23
15:57 UTC

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How centralized is your countrt?

Does the capital city dominates all over everything or not? Here in mexico we are a federal state, althrough were still kinda centralized in my opinion, there are important cities like Guadalajara and Monterrey and other smaller but still relatively powerful cities all over the country

103 Comments
2024/04/23
13:46 UTC

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If the events of the movie " Society of the Snow" happened on a plane with a passenger representing each Latin American country, what would happen? Who would be eaten first? Who would be the butcher? Who would be the "weird one"?

Feel free to share more scenarios of what would happen. I don't know, but I think the Brazilians or Chileans would be the first sacrificed due to communication issues... I also wonder, who would you not eat and why?

17 Comments
2024/04/23
13:28 UTC

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What do you want people to see from your country when it gets featured in movies?

When Hollywood or Netflix features countries like Mexico, they commonly show places in it with a “Mexico filter”. Or while in Brazil, it’s common to use the statue as well as favelas or the Amazon. If you were given a chance, what part of your country (whether physical, traditional, or cultural) would you rather showcase?

43 Comments
2024/04/23
13:09 UTC

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Do you think the term "SkyPesos" is racist?

Hello to those of you who are from Mexico or are of Mexican heritage!

For the past 7+ years, my husband and I have co-authored what we like to call a "moderately successful" travel blog. We write about various aspects of travel, from hotels/hotel points to airlines/frequent flyer miles to rental cars to general interest "travel" topics.

Delta Air Lines' frequent flyer program is called SkyMiles. However as Delta has decreased the value of SkyMiles over time, in the frequent flyer world they've sometimes been given the nickname of "SkyPesos." Obviously, this is a dig at the lower value of pesos in Mexico and other countries that use pesos as their primary form of currency.

So I'd like to ask you, what do you think of the term "SkyPesos?" Do you think it's racist?

Finally - would it be okay if we include your comment as a quote in a blog post I'm working on the term "SkyPesos"?

Thanks so much!

67 Comments
2024/04/23
12:28 UTC

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