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For the Spanish entertainer whose full name is Maria Rosario Pilar Martinez Molina Baeza, see: Charo


A charro is a traditional cowboy of central and northern Mexico.

The tradional charro is known for colorful clothing and participating in charreadas, a type of rodeo. The charreada is the official sport of Mexico.

In Mexican politics and labour economics, a charro is a government-appointed union boss.