Report: It Is Not Necessary To Speak Spanish To Be Considered Latino

At a recent debate, GOP candidates Marco Rubio and Ted Cruz tussled over Spanish and English messaging and Cruz even sprinkled some words in español.

So are Latinos defined by their ability to speak Spanish?

In a blog post, Pew Hispanic Research Director Mark Hugo Lopez said that a survey found most Latino adults don't think it's necessary to speak Spanish to be considered Latino, according to a recent Pew Research report.

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