Viveza criolla


Viveza criolla is a Spanish language phrase literally meaning "creoles' cleverness" and may be translated as "creoles' cunning", describing a way of life in Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, Colombia and Venezuela, among other Latin American countries. It is a philosophy of progress along the line of least resistance and ignoring rules, a lack of sense of responsibility and consideration for others, and it extends to all social groups and throughout the whole country, although it predominates in Buenos Aires. Viveza criolla has been called "the principal cause of a moral, cultural, economic, social and political crisis". It is a similar concept to jeitinho brasileiro in Brazil.

Characteristics

Viveza criolla includes: