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/Sounds like "koh" (as in "coat") + "YOH" (as in "yoke") + "teh" (as in "ten")/
A fixer or middleman who gets things done through bureaucratic shortcuts, often bending the rules. In Mexico, a coyote knows how to navigate red tape and will process your paperwork, permits, or official documents faster than going through official channels, in exchange for a fee.
“I paid a fixer to get the business paperwork sorted out.”
“Without a fixer that process takes months; with one you get it done in days.”
/Sounds like "koh" (as in "coat") + "YOH" (as in "yoke") + "teh" (as in "ten")/
A human smuggler who charges migrants, often thousands of dollars, to cross the US-Mexico border illegally. Coyotes run dangerous desert routes, and while they are often ruthless, they remain a desperate lifeline for people with no other way across. The term is widely known internationally.
“He crossed with a smuggler from Sonora to Arizona.”
“Smugglers charge up to ten thousand dollars per crossing.”
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/Sounds like "koh" (as in "coat") + "YOH" (as in "yoke") + "teh" (as in "ten")/
A fixer or middleman who gets things done through bureaucratic shortcuts, often bending the rules. In Mexico, a coyote knows how to navigate red tape and will process your paperwork, permits, or official documents faster than going through official channels, in exchange for a fee.
“I paid a fixer to get the business paperwork sorted out.”
“Without a fixer that process takes months; with one you get it done in days.”
/Sounds like "koh" (as in "coat") + "YOH" (as in "yoke") + "teh" (as in "ten")/
A human smuggler who charges migrants, often thousands of dollars, to cross the US-Mexico border illegally. Coyotes run dangerous desert routes, and while they are often ruthless, they remain a desperate lifeline for people with no other way across. The term is widely known internationally.
“He crossed with a smuggler from Sonora to Arizona.”
“Smugglers charge up to ten thousand dollars per crossing.”
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Mané
A Caribbean Colombian term for a close friend or any familiar person. Equivalent to "bro" or "homie," with a strong coastal vibe. Widely used in Barranquilla and Cartagena.