Brazil has a very insular culture, we are generally not very influenced by most Latin American countries this way (in terms of music, TV etc).
But I gotta say that my grandmother (who is over 70 and was part of the resistance against the Brazilian military dictatorship in her youth) has a Chilean friend. This Chilean left the country during the Chilean dictatorship (exiled from the country, I think) and lived with my grandmother’s family for a while in Southern Brazil. She eventually went back to Chile, but she is grateful to my grandmother to this day and still calls her several times a year.
Here in Brazil, we see Chile as a great country, an inspiration for us, one that is probably much closer to development than others in the region.
I doubt it. Some great writers have come out of there, and 31 minutos but I don’t remember any other influence they may have had. Maybe they influence more the countries they share a border with.
I don’t think we have much influence. We’re somewhat geographically isolated, the climate is different, and for some we don’t even speak Spanish. Obviously, many people know things about our culture, but I doubt it has much influence
As is often the case with many countries, the influence is limited more to the artistic field than anything else, and it seems to me that Chile has an interesting folklore, It seems to be a country that is proud of its roots and exalts them.
Some memes maybe, there’s a lot of Chilean memes in my sphere. Chilean rock and pop/rock was strong up until the early 2000s, from Los Prisioneros all the way to La Ley. Now Mon La Ferte is probably the only popular artist that’s relatively young with roots in Chile. I also lived in Chile for a year in 2004 so I may be more in touch with Chilean culture
Probably the biggest impact we had on the rest of LATAM is 31 Minutos, and even when it comes to that some don’t acknowledge it as Chilean for some reason.
We f’ing love 31 minutos here in México hahahaha, but besides both countries having good relationships I don’t think there’s too much Chilean influence here, only some cultural exchange here and there on the internet like with the word funar which was widely adopted here in México.
I’d say yes. There is of course the modern cultural expressions such as 31 minutos, Mon Laferte, and a lot of Chilean actors/actresses that come to work in Mexican TV. As some said, my grandma used to watch Sábado Gigante (although that seemed always more American than Chilean to me, despite Don Francisco). But there is also Pablo Neruda, Gabriela Mistral and Isabel Allende. In music, even if the young people don’t know her, older generations still remember the compositions of Violeta Parra. In politics, the left still remembers Salvador Allende and the coup of 1973. One of my friends studied economics and in class he learned about the Chicago boys and the effects of their economic policy in Chile as part of the curriculum. In popular culture, the chilenas are still danced in Oaxaca (a folk dance based on the cueca, which was brought by Chileans in the XIX century). That’s just from the top of my head so, again, I’d say YES.
Chileans have a soft spot in the Puerto Rican independence movement because your ancestors we’re willing to supply us with weapons and other supplies, but sadly one of ours, Segundo Ruiz Belvis, died in your country trying to procure these supplies. His remains rested in Chile for centuries until he was repatriated to his hometown of Hormigueros, Puerto Rico.
Other than that, we love Pedro Pascal, so thanks for him as well.
Yes of course and in several fields. Before the Pinochet days figures like Neruda or Mistral were widely known. Architects like Larrain, Fernando Castillo, Aravena, Radic entre otros are common references. During and post Pinochet days the impact of the Chilean economic reforms (including the pension system) are also very influential (remember the Chicago Boys). Before I forget, the writings of Roberto Bolaño are important too. So yes, Chilean culture is more influential than you think, more over because their businesses (which are part of the culture) have expanded beyond Chile’s borders (Falabella, Sodimac, Latam, etc). Now I have to have a nice glass of Chilean wine. Cheers
31 minutes mostly. For me personally, there’s also this Chilean teenage series named Karku. Most people don’t even remember it, but it was one of my favorite series when I was a kid. Even know I still think about it lol.
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Not really as far as I know, except, maybe, for its folk music.
Brazil has a very insular culture, we are generally not very influenced by most Latin American countries this way (in terms of music, TV etc).
But I gotta say that my grandmother (who is over 70 and was part of the resistance against the Brazilian military dictatorship in her youth) has a Chilean friend. This Chilean left the country during the Chilean dictatorship (exiled from the country, I think) and lived with my grandmother’s family for a while in Southern Brazil. She eventually went back to Chile, but she is grateful to my grandmother to this day and still calls her several times a year.
Here in Brazil, we see Chile as a great country, an inspiration for us, one that is probably much closer to development than others in the region.
Anyway 🇧🇷 🤝 🇨🇱
I doubt it. Some great writers have come out of there, and 31 minutos but I don’t remember any other influence they may have had. Maybe they influence more the countries they share a border with.
Not really here in Argenttina except maybe in Mendoza, and it’s probably reciprocal.
No, not really.
No
Only 31 minutos… And maybe Kudai
I don’t think we have much influence. We’re somewhat geographically isolated, the climate is different, and for some we don’t even speak Spanish. Obviously, many people know things about our culture, but I doubt it has much influence
Two of my favorite living writers are from Chile. Other than that, I dont think is very influential
31 minutos and the unintelligible Spanish jokes.
As is often the case with many countries, the influence is limited more to the artistic field than anything else, and it seems to me that Chile has an interesting folklore, It seems to be a country that is proud of its roots and exalts them.
Not much.
Some memes maybe, there’s a lot of Chilean memes in my sphere. Chilean rock and pop/rock was strong up until the early 2000s, from Los Prisioneros all the way to La Ley. Now Mon La Ferte is probably the only popular artist that’s relatively young with roots in Chile. I also lived in Chile for a year in 2004 so I may be more in touch with Chilean culture
Chileans are quiet and keep to themselves they are like the Nordics of LATAM
Does this emoji count 🗿?
Probably the biggest impact we had on the rest of LATAM is 31 Minutos, and even when it comes to that some don’t acknowledge it as Chilean for some reason.
I don’t think so, outside of maybe 31 Minutos, Condorito?, maybe some music or poetry?
I don’t know if in Latam, but in my family we have too many 31 minutos running jokes AND Kudai is in my nostalgia playlist.
No at all. At least in the DR, Chile is insignificant.
The only Chilean cultural influence here I can think of is the word “funar” but that’s it.
No. I feel like its the other way around. There is a lot of Peruvian culture in Chile.
Snookie from Jersey Shore is easily the most recognizable Chilean of our time.
31 minutos and “el baile de los que sobran” by Los Prisioneros
Pisco? Nothing more relevant unfortunately
No.
No, apart from maybe 31 minutos they’re irrelevant culturally to us at least.
Relevant meme:
https://preview.redd.it/r10yl5il0jte1.jpeg?width=720&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e35d91da9011bb187f4980323fa35c7b17b0b03e
We f’ing love 31 minutos here in México hahahaha, but besides both countries having good relationships I don’t think there’s too much Chilean influence here, only some cultural exchange here and there on the internet like with the word funar which was widely adopted here in México.
What’s with your fixation with Chile?
Nope
I’d say yes. There is of course the modern cultural expressions such as 31 minutos, Mon Laferte, and a lot of Chilean actors/actresses that come to work in Mexican TV. As some said, my grandma used to watch Sábado Gigante (although that seemed always more American than Chilean to me, despite Don Francisco). But there is also Pablo Neruda, Gabriela Mistral and Isabel Allende. In music, even if the young people don’t know her, older generations still remember the compositions of Violeta Parra. In politics, the left still remembers Salvador Allende and the coup of 1973. One of my friends studied economics and in class he learned about the Chicago boys and the effects of their economic policy in Chile as part of the curriculum. In popular culture, the chilenas are still danced in Oaxaca (a folk dance based on the cueca, which was brought by Chileans in the XIX century). That’s just from the top of my head so, again, I’d say YES.
Lmao.
Surprised that nobody mentioned Condorito..
Also 31 minutos but is a more niche thing for our generation (90’s kids upwards)
Not really aside from a few entertainment exports like 31 minutos or hola soy Germán
I’m surprise people know about Kudai outside of Chile.
Other than a few memes and football, I don’t really think Chile has any major cultural influence in the region
People on the internet now say funar and weon. Usually not in the right way lmao but its cool to see.
Chileans have a soft spot in the Puerto Rican independence movement because your ancestors we’re willing to supply us with weapons and other supplies, but sadly one of ours, Segundo Ruiz Belvis, died in your country trying to procure these supplies. His remains rested in Chile for centuries until he was repatriated to his hometown of Hormigueros, Puerto Rico.
Other than that, we love Pedro Pascal, so thanks for him as well.
Maybe this song?
no
Yes of course and in several fields. Before the Pinochet days figures like Neruda or Mistral were widely known. Architects like Larrain, Fernando Castillo, Aravena, Radic entre otros are common references. During and post Pinochet days the impact of the Chilean economic reforms (including the pension system) are also very influential (remember the Chicago Boys). Before I forget, the writings of Roberto Bolaño are important too. So yes, Chilean culture is more influential than you think, more over because their businesses (which are part of the culture) have expanded beyond Chile’s borders (Falabella, Sodimac, Latam, etc). Now I have to have a nice glass of Chilean wine. Cheers
31 minutes mostly. For me personally, there’s also this Chilean teenage series named Karku. Most people don’t even remember it, but it was one of my favorite series when I was a kid. Even know I still think about it lol.
I honestly don’t think any culture is influential in the lives of people of other cultures unless very specific cases.