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Introduction

Theflowof peoplebegan to reverse in themid-20thcentury.Wars, crime, poverty, political upheaval, and economic crises prompted many South Americans to leave. Wherever they went, these immigrants brought with them their rich and diverse culture, including holidays, social customs, and of course, food.

Beef is a big part of most South American countries’ cuisine. Here, an Argentine cowboy, called a gaucho , guides a herd to market.