Barbie Mania in Latin America: From Macabre to Delicious

Barbie mania has taken Latin America by storm, with pink-colored tacos, pastries, and even commercial planes bearing the Barbie logo. However, the phenomenon has also taken on a darker, macabre tone, with anti-government protesters in Peru dressing up women as Barbies in giant boxes labeled "Barbie Dictator" and "Genocidal Barbie." In Mexico, a Barbie doll has been transformed into a "Searching Mother" to raise awareness about the thousands of missing people in the country. Despite the controversy, Barbie remains popular in Latin America as a symbol of empowerment and limitless possibilities.