Colombian Transculturation:
United States Hegemony and its Influence on Paisa CultureThe United States seems destined by Providence to plague America with misery n the name of liberty The stigma of Paisas--natives of Medellin and its surroundings--being involved in drug trafficking has been ongoing since their victory of the Colombian-Cuban drug war in Miami during the seventies. In the streets of Colombia the story is different. Millions of citizens are haunted by memories of homicide, kidnapping and extortion. Colombians fear narcotraficantes because they have witnessed over and over how they betray their countrymen to achieve their purposes. To avoid crime and violence Colombians have protested, formed paramilitary groups against the narcotraficantes and thousands have given up their lives. Colombian citizens, including Paisas, are not in agreement with the trafficking of drugs. Most unfortunately, the effort of the majority of Colombians to end this war is overshadowed by the wrongdoing of a few. United States hegemony has ultimately shifted the blame to the oppressed country. Many Colombians feel guilty because of the constant criticism they receive
Their strength comes from the best of three races. Furthermore, the discovery of America was the first step towards globalization. The results are movies like this one made in New Zealand: 'It all started with a briefcase. Latin Americans are no longer Europeans, nor are they Indian or Black. They will grow up without a chance to defend themselves against the criticism of their big brother. For some, this is the only impression they'll ever have of Colombia. The widespread and popularity of movies makes this profile a first impression for many. After the Monroe doctrine, European influence in Latin America diminished significantly. They are haunted by the stigma of being drug dealers. Looking at Antioquia today is like looking into the world tomorrow. The portrait of Colombians in Hollywood as modern antagonists not only inferiorities upstanding Paisas but spreads a bad reputation throughout the world.
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