Is South American the same as Latin American?

No, South America is not the same as Latin America. While South America is part of Latin America, they are not interchangeable. Here's why:

* Latin America is a broader term that encompasses all of the countries in the Americas where Romance languages (derived from Latin) are spoken. This includes:

* Central America: Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama.

* South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

* Caribbean: The majority of Caribbean islands, including Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Haiti, etc.

* South America is a continent that encompasses the southern part of the Americas.

Therefore, South America is a subset of Latin America. All countries in South America are part of Latin America, but not all countries in Latin America are in South America.