Hispanic origin question on U.S. Census

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April 14, 2023

How a coding error provided a rare glimpse into Latino identity among Brazilians in the U.S.

Hispanic origin question on U.S. Census

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How a coding error provided a rare glimpse into Latino identity among Brazilians in the U.S.
The estimated population of several origin groups in the U.S. increased in 2020 due to a coding error
The number of Brazilians counted as Latino in the U.S. surged in 2020 due to a coding error

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