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[–] BlowjaySimpson 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Argentina is probably peak white as far as South America is concerned.

[–] Skeptic5000 ago 

We're behind Uruguay, which is more white. Argentina has quite a few white people (mostly of italian and spanish ancestry), but our numbers are decreasing due to migration and mixing. Don't know about birthrates, though. There are entire provinces which are almost entirely mestizo/castizo, and others which are almost entirely white. I live in the "melting pot" in a particularly diverse neighborhood. Our country used to be white.

I'd say most people are mixed race. Dark whites and light-skinned mestizos. Either way, it didn't "solve" racism. People still see skin color as an indicator of status, education and potential danger. Needless to say, it is fairly accurate.

[–] bonghits4jeebus ago  (edited ago)

People just remember Argentina because it is peak civilization. Well, Venezuela was pretty dope back in the day, too. I visited both countries in good times.