In Colombia's Eastern Plains is to steal cattle, commit abigeato. It is also the criminal practice of adulterating, modifying or altering the brand or figure of a cattle.
Cachilapear, action modify a brand without leaving evidence. Overlaps an iron by adding design that modifies the existing figure, by placing a damp cloth wrung out over the old iron and marking the modification. Skill is required.
LINK CATTLE WITHOUT MARK IN FOREIGN TERRITORY. REF. RÓMULO GALLEGOS IN DOÑA BÁRBARA.