Editing Rodeo (section)

==Latin America==

===Mexico===
{{Main|Charreada}}
{{See also|Jaripeo}}
[[File:Charros competing in a charreada in Mexico.jpg|thumb|{{Lang|es|El Paso de la Muerte}} (The Pass of Death), a {{Lang|es|charreada}} event]]
The {{Lang|es|charreada}} is the national sport of Mexico. It is a display and contest of roping and riding with origins tracing to the cattle ranching life and culture of [[colonial Mexico]]. Over time, it became an event that included games, parades, foods, and contests involving humans, cattle, and horses. Following the Mexican Revolution of 1910, many rural Mexicans were displaced and took up residence in cities, where urban-based [[charro]]s and others formed associations to establish and refine the {{Lang|es|charreada}}.{{sfn|Candelaria|García|Aldama|2004|pp=126–128}}

During the [[Chicano Movement]] of the 1970s, Mexican Americans revitalized their heritage by establishing the event in the United States.{{sfn|Candelaria|García|Aldama|2004|pp=126–128}} The event historically enjoys greater prestige in Mexico, however, and due to animal cruelty concerns, some {{Lang|es|charreada}} events have been banned in the US.{{sfn|Candelaria|García|Aldama|2004|pp=126–128}} Unlike rodeos, most {{Lang|es|charreadas}} do not award money to the winners as {{Lang|es|charreada}} is considered an amateur sport, but trophies may be distributed. Until recently, the {{Lang|es|charreada}} was confined to men, but a women's precision equestrian event called the ''escaramuza'' is  the fourth in a total of ten events in a {{Lang|es|charreada}}. Unlike American rodeo, events are not timed, but judged and scored based on finesse and grace.{{sfn|Candelaria|García|Aldama|2004|pp=126–128}}

American rodeo in Mexico had its origins in the state of [[Chihuahua (state)|Chihuahua]] in the 1930s. By the mid-to-late 20th century, the sport gained ground in other parts of the country; mainly in the northern and central regions. [[Federación Mexicana de Rodeo|The Federación Mexicana de Rodeo]] (Mexican Rodeo Federation) was formed in 1992 as the leading organization of the sport in the country. The ''Campeonato Nacional de Rodeo'' (National Rodeo Championship), sanctioned by said organization and held consistently since 2000, has been held to determine the national champions in American rodeo. The annual event is held in the city of [[Chihuahua City|Chihuahua]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Chihuahua será sede del Campeonato Nacional de Rodeo 2023 en noviembre|url=https://www.elheraldodechihuahua.com.mx/local/chihuahua/chihuahua-sera-sede-del-campeonato-nacional-de-rodeo-2023-en-noviembre-10949709.html|website=El Heraldo de Chihuahua|access-date=September 7, 2024}}</ref>

 

[[File:TOROS COLEADOS.jpg|thumb|Coleo]]

===Colombia and Venezuela===
''[[Coleo]]'' is a traditional Venezuelan and Colombian sport, similar to American rodeo, where a small group of {{Lang|es|llaneros}} (cowboys) on horseback pursue cattle at high speeds through a narrow pathway (called a {{Lang|es|manga de coleo}}) in order to drop or tumble them.
{{Lang|es|Coleos}} are usually presented as a side attraction to a larger event, such as a religious festival. They are very popular in Venezuela and in parts of Colombia, mostly in the plains ({{Lang|es|llanos}}).
A {{Lang|es|coleo}} starts with the participants and a calf or bull (this depends on the age and stature of the competitors) locked behind a trap door. The trap door leads to a narrow earthen pathway about 100 metres long with high guard rails, open at the other end. When a judge gives a signal, the calf is set loose and starts running. A couple of seconds later, the riders are released and they race to grab the calf by its tail. The rider who accomplishes this first will increase speed, dragging the calf until it finally stumbles. The object is to accomplish that in the shortest time.

===Brazil===
Brazilian {{Lang|pt|rodeios}} can be traced to the town of [[Barretos]], where the primary economic activities involved livestock and its transport to other locations; one of the ways the cowboys entertained themselves was by riding the animals.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.abril.com.br/noticia/diversao/no_236955.shtml |title=Conheуa a histзria dos rodeios e a polЖmica em torno do evento |publisher=Abril.com |date=2007-06-19 |access-date=2014-01-02 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140102193050/http://www.abril.com.br/noticia/diversao/no_236955.shtml |archive-date=2014-01-02 }}</ref> In 1956, the first ever [[Festa do Peão de Boiadeiro]] was created and as the years went by, this rodeo became the biggest in Brazil and in Latin America.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC1Z7t1HO-4 |title=Festa do Peão de Boiadeiro de Barretos |publisher=YouTube |date=2006-11-13 |access-date=2014-01-02 |archive-date=2014-06-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140619181019/http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SC1Z7t1HO-4 |url-status=live }}</ref> Barretos is the most famous rodeo in Brazil. However, rodeos are very common in inner state towns in Brazil, especially in [[Rio Grande do Sul]], [[Mato Grosso do Sul]], [[Paraná (state)|Parana]] and [[São Paulo state]]. Bull riding is a significant sport in the country; Since 2006, PBR runs a national circuit in Brazil, and Brazilian riders are a major presence on the main PBR circuit in the United States. PBR also hosts a Brazilian Finals.<ref>{{cite web |title=PBR Brazil title still up for grabs in Barretos |url=https://pbr.com/news/2016/08/pbr-brazil-title-still-up-for-grabs-in-barretos/ |website=Professional Bull Riders |date=20 August 2016 |publisher=www.pbr.com |access-date=2018-02-15 |archive-date=2020-03-10 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200310162847/https://pbr.com/news/2016/08/pbr-brazil-title-still-up-for-grabs-in-barretos/ |url-status=live }}</ref>  Apart from PBR Brazil, there are also a number of other bull riding and rodeo organizations in the country. Brazil also has its own unique style of bronc riding, called ''cutiano''.<ref>{{cite web|title=The West heads South|url=https://www.chicagotribune.com/1998/09/08/the-west-heads-south/|website=Chicago Tribune|date=8 September 1998 |access-date=September 7, 2024}}</ref>

===Argentina===
In the twentieth century, rodeo's popularity increased in Argentina. [[Buenos Aires]], [[Rosario]], and other major cities hosted rodeos. In 1909, the [[Sociedad Sportiva Argentina]] (Argentina Sports Society) announced a rodeo competition in which the winners would eventually compete in the United States against rodeo performers from other countries.<ref>[[#CITEREFSlatta1994|Slatta]]: 145</ref>

===Chile===
{{Main|Chilean rodeo}}
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Second to association football (soccer), rodeo is the most popular sport in Chile, and became the national sport of Chile on January 10, 1962, by decree number 269 of the National Council of Sports and the Chilean Olympic Committee.<ref>[http://www.familia.cl/ContenedorTmp/Rodeo/rodeo.htm Rodeo chileno: cómo nació nuestro deporte nacional] Familia {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120207161949/http://www.familia.cl/ContenedorTmp/Rodeo/rodeo.htm |date=February 7, 2012 }}</ref>

Chilean rodeo traces to the 16th century, beginning with gathering together lost or stray cattle in the Plaza de Armas de Santiago for branding and selection.<ref>[http://201.238.246.21/Rodeo/controlador/controlador/control.jsp?ACCION=general/general&SUBACCION=BreveHistoriaDelRodeoChileno Historia del rodeo chileno.] {{webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070928103714/http://201.238.246.21/Rodeo/controlador/controlador/control.jsp?ACCION=general%2Fgeneral&SUBACCION=BreveHistoriaDelRodeoChileno |date=2007-09-28 }} Página oficial de la Federación del Rodeo Chileno</ref> Rodeos began to be regulated in the 17th century and talented riders received honors and awards.

In Chilean rodeo, a team of two mounted men (called a {{Lang|es|collera}}) attempt to pin a calf against large cushions lining the arena (''[[medialuna]]''). Points are earned for proper technique. [[Chilean Horse]]s are employed to the exclusion of others and riders wear traditional ''[[huaso]]'' garb as a requirement. The sport has become so popular that in 2004, more spectators attended rodeo events than professional [[association football|football]] matches.<ref>{{cite web |author=Juan Pablo Correa. |url=http://www.emol.com/especiales/rodeo/cuando_nace.htm |title=Especiales de |publisher=Emol.com |access-date=2014-01-02 |archive-date=2012-07-17 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120717003952/http://www.emol.com/especiales/rodeo/cuando_nace.htm |url-status=live }}</ref>
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Chilean rodeo has experienced financial woes, lack of political support and poor promotion. Unlike other Chilean sports, rodeo does not receive any of the revenue from ''Chiledeportes'' because only sports that represent Chile overseas receive funds. The Chilean Rodeo Federation has criticized the lack of governmental funding and has pointed out that rodeo reaches a part of the population that does not have access to other Chilean sports.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://jaja.cl/?a=9284 |title=El rodeo y las medialunas |publisher=Jaja.cl |date=2009-10-08 |access-date=2014-01-02 |archive-date=2013-09-14 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130914125026/http://jaja.cl/?a=9284 |url-status=live }}</ref>

===El Salvador===
In El Salvador, rodeo is very popular. They are also called {{Lang|es|jaripeos}} and are celebrated mainly during each municipality's festivities. Traditionally, people dress up as cowboys or wear clothing related to raising cattle.<ref>{{cite web |last1=En Cojutepeque realizan tarde de Jaripeo |title=En Cojutepeque realizan tarde de Jaripeo |date=19 January 2019 |url=https://historico.elsalvador.com/historico/559496/en-cojutepeque-realizan-tarde-de-jaripeo.html |access-date=29 January 2022}}</ref>

The history of rodeos/{{Lang|es|jaripeos}} originates in [[Metapán]] (considered the rodeo/{{Lang|es|jaripeo}} capital of El Salvador). Stories from neighbors indicate that the first Metapán {{Lang|es|jaripeo}} was held in 1937 on a property located on Las Parejas street, with a wild colt. Then came bull riding, sparking competition between the ranches of that time. After its popularity began to spread, in 1965 a group of ranchers built a coliseum. In later years, rodeo and {{Lang|es|jaripeo}} have spread throughout El Salvador, becoming a livestock tradition.<ref>{{cite web |last1=Jaripeos Metapan |title=Espectáculos: ¡Gran día de jaripeo! |url=http://archivo.elsalvador.com/noticias/EDICIONESANTERIORES/junio29/ESPECTACULOS/espec2.html |access-date=29 January 2022}}</ref>