Copa América mascot

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Each Copa América since 1987 has its own mascot. Gardelito, the mascot for the 1987 competition, was the first Copa América mascot. The mascot designs show some representing a characteristic feature (costume, flora, fauna, etc.) of the host country.

The Copa América mascot is frequently one or more anthropomorphic characters targeted at children with cartoon shows and other merchandise released to coincide with the competition.

Edition Mascot Description
Argentina
1987

Gardelito

A handsome, manly little doll representing the famous tango singer Carlos Gardel, an Argentine idol.
Brazil
1989

Tico

Chile
1991

Guaso

A Drawing of a Huaso with the colors of the flag of Chile
Ecuador
1993

Choclito

A Corn with the colors of the flag of Ecuador
Uruguay
1995

Torito

Bolivia
1997

Tatu

Paraguay
1999

Tagua

A type of wild boar, a symbol of the Gran Chaco region with an arid and hostile climate.
Colombia
2001

Ameriko

Peru
2004

Chasqui

Venezuela
2007

Guaky

A Scarlet Macaw, a bird representative of Venezuela. He wore the traditional jersey Venezuela national football team burgundy and football shoes. Under their wings the characteristic tricolor national flag, with its eight stars on their wings.
Argentina
2011

Tangolero[1]

An American Rhea (ñandú). Its name is a portmanteau which combines the words tango and gol (Spanish for goal); a literal translation could be Tangoaler.

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