I know in other Latin American countries it's different (and I will let THEM explain), but in Argentina we don't use it as a way to identify an American living in our country (we call these "yanquis", not in any way connected to the Civil War, or anything disrespectful or pejorative). if any, it applies to any foreigner (and in the past, mostly Italians, whom we call "tanos" at present).
what I'm really curious about is the origin... any ideas or information, vicente?
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