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Mexican Indigenous Immigrants' Dire Need for Medical Interpreters

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Almost one in three farmworkers who pick California's fruits and vegetables speak an indigenous Mexican language, and barely understand Spanish. So when emergencies happen and field workers need medical care they often can't communicate with their doctors. Despite the need, it can be surprisingly tough for indigenous interpreters to make a living.

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