/Sounds like 'TEH-NEHR MAHN-gah LAHR-gah'/
Having hidden influence or power that allows someone to act with impunity, often due to protection from someone in a position of authority. In Argentina, having 'manga larga' means not being accountable because one has connections or protection from above. It's the invisible privilege of knowing the right people.
"The politician wasn't held accountable for his actions because he has 'manga larga' in the government."
"People with 'manga larga' in this city never get fined for parking tickets."
/Sounds like 'TEH-NEHR MAHN-gah LAHR-gah'/
Having hidden influence or power that allows someone to act with impunity, often due to protection from someone in a position of authority. In Argentina, having 'manga larga' means not being accountable because one has connections or protection from above. It's the invisible privilege of knowing the right people.
"The politician wasn't held accountable for his actions because he has 'manga larga' in the government."
"People with 'manga larga' in this city never get fined for parking tickets."
Mara
Grupo de amigos, pandilla o barra. En Centroamérica puede tener connotaciones delictivas, pero entre jóvenes es neutral.