Pollo Slur

Is Pollo a slur?

Pollo is a slur used to describe Hispanics in a derogatory way.

The U.S. Border Patrol uses this term to refer to illegal aliens. Pollo means chicken in Spanish. Agents call the illegals Pollos on their service radios.

Pollo

The word Pollo is a racial slur that has been used historically to degrade and dehumanize hispanics. The word is still used by some people for this purpose, and it is seen as offensive and hurtful to hispanics. If you are unsure about whether or not it is appropriate to use the word Pollo, it is best to err on the side of caution and avoid using it in any situation.

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