Race and ethnicity in Latin America

Race and ethnicity in Latin America is about how people in Latin American countries are divided based on the color of their skin. In most Latin American countries, people who have lighter skin are usually called "white," while people with darker skin are usually called "black" or "indigenous," depending on whether their ancestors came from Europe or lived in South America before Europeans arrived. In some countries, people with a mix of different skin colors are called "mestizo." These labels are used to identify people and to make sure everyone's rights are respected in Latin American countries.