I remember Octavio Paz on Pachucos. I vaguely recall a small book by Carlos Monsivais about subcultures in Mexico City that imitated counter-cultural American trends. It was not about low-riders, but was counter cultural. Maybe other readers can weigh in.
I'll have to look for that one. There is a fascinating history of rock and punk and stuff in Mexico as well, as I am sure you know well - including in Neza!
Cholo means something completely different in Venezuelan Spanish
Great essay BTW
Thanks there Dindu. I have heard used by a Peruvian, does it mean more like how British say "mate" or what does it mean in Venezuela? Best there.
It has a negative connotation. It means a man who doesn’t work but drinks all the time and lives off his woman.
Lot of those in Vzla
Ha ha. I didn't know that. I'll remember that if I ever get back into Venezuela.
Good luck getting past the Cubans
It used to be a lot of fun
Love this Ioan. Reminds me of old essays by Monsivais
Ah did Monsivais write on this? I think Octavio Paz gets into pachucos in his essays as well.
I am thinking of books for like “Los Rituales de Caos”.
I remember Octavio Paz on Pachucos. I vaguely recall a small book by Carlos Monsivais about subcultures in Mexico City that imitated counter-cultural American trends. It was not about low-riders, but was counter cultural. Maybe other readers can weigh in.
I'll have to look for that one. There is a fascinating history of rock and punk and stuff in Mexico as well, as I am sure you know well - including in Neza!
Great pictures. I didn’t realize I pass by Gulfton in Houston on my daily drag to the office.
Thanks Steven. Is Gulfton like the Logan Heights of Houston? All best there friend.