"Los Hermanos" (English: The Brothers) is a poetic folk song composed and first performed by Argentine nueva canción singer Atahualpa Yupanqui.
Some claim it criticizes the dictatorship of the Latin American countries, done to secure the fidelity of the region to the United States and, by doing that, avoiding leftist governments.
The lyrics are an ode to fraternity and freedom with an implicit urge for Latin American union: "Yo tengo tantos hermanos Que no los puedo contar Y una novia muy hermosa... Que se llama Libertad".
contend that it has a broader universal appeal, with its verses about the common Argentine man, recognizing the others by the look in their eyes and realizing the difficulties they face in everyday life.
The Brazilian MPB singer Elis Regina recorded "Los Hermanos" for her 1976 studio album Falso Brilhante.