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The language and cultural barriers that many Mexican indigenous migrants face in California
There are around 120,000 indigenous Mexican migrants living in California. Most of them are... more »
posted 02/20/15

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Lesson: In reporting on health challenges faced by Mixtec immigrants, gaining trust proves crucial

In the fields of Calif.'s Ventura County, some workers only speak Mixteco. The cultural and language barriers make it difficult for them to access health care. Reporter Julio Vaqueiro Borbolla tells the story of how he went about the difficult task of gaining their trust and telling their stories.

Project: We speak Mixteco (Part 3)

Elvia works as a medical interpreter in the Ventura County. Today, she is accompanying the occupational therapist Rachel Pile, who speaks only English. Every Monday, they work on 2-year-old Miguel’s therapy. His mother, Eulalia, only speaks and understands Mixteco.

Project: We speak Mixteco (Part 2)

An estimated 165,000 indigenous Mexican immigrants live and work in the fields of California. Some 80% of them do not speak English or Spanish. This cultural and language barrier makes it difficult to treat mental illnesses in the community.