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[–] meliaesc@lemmy.world 7 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

Yes, Latin America is a very specific region where Latina/o originated. Because it was colonized by Spaniards, it still retains some of its original culture and likes to maintain a separate identity than general "Latin based language".

[–] lemmyknow 3 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I find it interesting that US folks seem sometimes to forget Brazil as Latin American. They'd first bring up Rosalía as Latin Music than Anitta, clearly confusing Latin American with Hispanic

[–] Wolf 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Most US citizens probably couldn't point to Brazil on a map, have no idea that they speak Portuguese, couldn't name a single Brazilian or Latin artist, and couldn't tell you the difference between Latino/Latina and Hispanic.

You put a Brazilian next to a Venezuelan and they're more likely to be described as 'a couple of Mexicans' than a Hispanic or Latin American.

[–] meliaesc@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

The language divide explains that neatly. I don't consider Portuguese as Hispanic, personally.