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Two birds and two words

Apr 08, 2022
Behind every story: complexity
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Technology
Critics say Facebook does not apply its rules against misinformation as robustly to posts in Spanish, allowing harmful claims to spread.

'Ya Basta Facebook' Says Company Must Curb Misinformation In Spanish

Mar 16, 2021
Advocacy groups are demanding the social network disclose how it reviews Spanish-language content and appoint a high-level executive to oversee policy and enforcement in Spanish.
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America Reckons With Racial Injustice

Latinx Is A Term Many Still Can't Embrace

Oct 01, 2020
People born or descended from Spanish-speaking nations are still debating if any of the ethnic labels used to identify them in the United States feel right.
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National
Martha Hernandez (left) and Ana Suda say they were interrupted and detained because they spoke Spanish while shopping at a convenience store in Havre, Mont. They've now filed a lawsuit.

Americans Who Were Detained After Speaking Spanish In Montana Sue U.S. Border Agency

Feb 15, 2019
"I saw that you guys are speaking Spanish, which is very unheard of up here," an agent told two women in a convenience store. The two friends were born in California and Texas.
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The Salt
As a native Spanish speaker, Noa Roman-Muniz realized the advantage of being a bilingual veterinarian. She hopes all of her students at Colorado State University will make an effort to learn Spanish.

With Spanish Classes, Vet Schools Aim To Break Down Barriers With Farmworkers

Jul 26, 2018
Because many farmworkers speak Spanish, veterinarian schools are pushing to open the lines of communication and ensure accurate medical care by producing more bilingual graduates.
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The Two-Way
Protesters gather outside the High Court of Navarra Thursday behind a banner reading "I Believe You" while awaiting a verdict on five men accused of the multiple rape of a woman during Pamplona's San Fermin festival in 2016.

In Spain: Protests As Five Men Cleared Of Rape Charges

Apr 26, 2018
The group, called 'The Wolf Pack' by Spanish media, is accused of having non-consensual sex with an 18-year-old woman in 2016. They have been sentenced to jail for sexual abuse, but not rape.
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Code Switch
Olvera Street, a historic Mexican marketplace in downtown Los Angeles. 1935.

Can You Lose A Language You Never Knew?

Mar 10, 2018
Each year, a smaller proportion of Latinos in the United States speaks Spanish. But for many, the language is still a fundamental marker of their identity.
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The Two-Way
Ousted Catalan leader Carles Puigdemont has turned himself in to police in Brussels, following an international warrant for his arrest over Catalonia's attempt to secede from Spain.

Ousted Catalan President Turns Himself In To Police In Brussels

Nov 05, 2017
The former leader of Catalonia, Carles Puigdemont, turned himself in on Sunday, along with four ex-ministers. A Belgian judge will decide whether to extradite them to Spain.
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Code Switch
Change your name, change your life?

What's In A (Hispanic-Sounding) Surname? We Gave Our Advice. Here's Yours

Sep 17, 2017
Last week, Ask Code Switch heard from a woman who was considering trading her white-sounding last name for her boyfriend's Latino one. Here's a roundup of the best advice we got from our readers.
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Research Shows Spanish Speakers Take Longer To Learn English. Why?

Sep 15, 2017
A recent study emphasizes what researchers have noted for years: As children, Spanish-speaking English learners take longer to become proficient than nearly any other group. Here are theories why.
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The Salt
Tilted Shed's "Inclinado," one of the few American impressions of Spanish-style sidra natural.

An Ancient Spanish Style Of Cider Takes Root In America

Jun 05, 2017
The tart, funky-tasting "sidra natural" can taste a bit off to first-timers. but as America's craft hard-cider market grows, and sour beer becomes more popular, people are warming up to the drink.
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Code Switch
ESPN's Pedro Gomez interviews American League All-Stars David Ortiz and Miguel Cabrera during the 2010 State Farm Home Run Derby at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 12, 2010.

How Latino Players Are Helping Major League Baseball Learn Spanish

Mar 26, 2017
Latino players have long felt lost in translation in the minor and major leagues. How MLB is taking on this linguistic and cultural challenge.
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Junior Nury Sola, 16, shows off her skateboard skills during lunch period.

Helping Immigrant Students Catch Up, Fast — It Takes A Whole School

Mar 10, 2017
A network of schools, serving English language learners and recent immigrants, is helping students succeed academically and emotionally, too.
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Code Switch
"Everybody Loves Somebody," a new bilingual comedy about work, love and family, is set to release on February 17.

Most Latino Films Still In No-Man's Land Despite Growing Audience

Feb 09, 2017
"This is a group — a population — that supports and consumes the most entertainment. But yet they have no representation, almost. I mean, we have Jane the Virgin, but where are the movies?"
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Ximena (left) kicks a soccer ball with Yareli at the Indiana Migrant Preschool Center.

Schools Hustle To Reach Kids Who Move With The Harvest, Not The School Year

Oct 31, 2016
The children of migrant farm workers are some of the country's poorest, most undereducated and hardest to track down. Programs like one in southern Indiana are working to change that.
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Newscast headlines

Uber Expands Spanish-Speaking Service To New Mexico

Aug 22, 2016

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — Ride-hailing company Uber is extending the option to request a Spanish-speaking driver to New Mexico, the nation's most Hispanic of states.

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Politics
Audience members watch as Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and her vice-presidential running mate Sen. Tim Kaine speak at a rally in Miami, Fla.

Kaine En Español: Pandering Or A Symbol Of Understanding For Latinos?

Jul 27, 2016
"Speaking Spanish doesn't mean that he understands the issues," one DNC attendee said. Others Latinos say his language ability reveals a deeper ability to understand issues important to them.
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The Two-Way
Spanish journalist Antonio Pampliega (left) arrives at the Torrejon military airbase in Madrid, Spain.

After Almost 10 Months Of Captivity In Syria, 3 Spanish Journalists Freed

May 08, 2016
Antonio Pampliega, José Manuel López, and Ángel Sastre crossed into Turkey from its northern border with Turkey last July to report on the fighting in Aleppo. They hadn't been heard from since.
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The Two-Way
Pope Francis will deliver the majority of his remarks in Spanish during his U.S. tour.

In U.S. Visit, Pope Francis Will Deliver 4 Speeches In English, 14 In Spanish

Sep 15, 2015
In his five-day, three-city tour, Francis will give the majority of speeches in his native Spanish.
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Latino Anti-Bullying Program

May 31, 2012

More schools are working to become proactive with their anti-bullying programs, speaking to both students and parents.  But how do you reach out to families who don't speak English?  One group tells us about its outreach to Latino parents, the cultural roadblocks, and what advice they give when their kids are being bullied... or are the bully.

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Pepe Romero and the Spanish Guitar

Jan 12, 2011
To say that Pepe Romero has music in his blood is an understatement. He started performing on stage when he was 7.
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