“Those outside Latin America perceive all Latin American countries equally; they can’t distinguish whether they are from Argentina, Chile, Peru, Colombia, etc.”

The word "DISTINGUISH" is similar in meaning to:

When asking Brazilians about how they are perceived there was a big emphasis on internal diversity.

The word "PERCEIVE" is similar in meaning to:

...an important difference from other South American countries such as Colombia or Chile where a higher degree of formality prevails.

The word "PREVAIL" is similar in meaning to:

What we see on the surface – language, clothing, appearance, celebrations, art, or architecture – is a reflection of deeper, underlying forces...

The word "UNDERLYING" is similar in meaning to:

Understanding how insiders view the region’s countries as distinct rather than how outsiders view the region as a whole is a critical factor for success.

The word "INSIDER" is similar in meaning to:

Colombians felt that mostly what outsiders don’t know is everything that is not related to drugs and violence.

The word "OUTSIDER" is similar in meaning to:

National integration is a way to make people aware about the power of unity among people living in a country.

The word "AWARE" is opposite in meaning to:

However, we must remain humble, and cognizant of the fact that we must improve.

The word "COGNIZANT" is similar in meaning to: