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/Sounds like "pah" (as in "park") + "LAHN" (as in "lava") + "kah" (as in "car")/
An influential connection who helps you get favors, jobs, permits, or paperwork by skipping the line. In Mexico and Colombia, nothing moves without palanca, having a good one is worth more than any college degree.
“He got the position because he has palanca in the government.”
“Without palanca you're never gonna get that permit.”
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/Sounds like "pah" (as in "park") + "LAHN" (as in "lava") + "kah" (as in "car")/
An influential connection who helps you get favors, jobs, permits, or paperwork by skipping the line. In Mexico and Colombia, nothing moves without palanca, having a good one is worth more than any college degree.
“He got the position because he has palanca in the government.”
“Without palanca you're never gonna get that permit.”
Bajar el cirio
To get a serious dressing-down, called out harshly and directly in Mexico. When someone bajas el cirio on you, the person in front is furious and not holding back a single word. Usually comes from a boss, a parent, or anyone with authority over you.