Spain has long and troubled colonial history in Africa, Uruguay doesn't. Completely different scenario. Just because they speak similar language doesn't mean you can compare the cultures.
And yes, context is everything. My old man had an old photograph, picturing him and some black dudes. He would refer to them as "my n*****s". The context? Picture is taken in Africa, he was a foreman and they were local construction crew building wells for the poor. Try to figure out if you should be offended in this scenario and your head will explode.
And yes, context is everything. My old man had an old photograph, picturing him and some black dudes. He would refer to them as "my n*****s". The context? Picture is taken in Africa, he was a foreman and they were local construction crew building wells for the poor. Try to figure out if you should be offended in this scenario and your head will explode.