In this episode of In The Hyphen, Fernando Hurtado talks to Venezuelans and political experts to find out how the deadly earthquakes and their aftermath could hurt — or help — the current Venezuelan regime.

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In this episode of In The Hyphen, Fernando Hurtado looks into why so many U.S. Latinos are obsessed with Vicks VapoRub. The ointment has turned into a protagonist of Latino memes, with people hailing it as a cure for everything from a cold to a broken leg. While it can't fix a broken leg, it's turned into a cultural phenomenon for many Latinos in Latin America and the United States. But why? Fernando spoke to a marketing expert, an advertising veteran, a neuroscientist — and his aunt — to find out.

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In this episode of In The Hyphen, Fernando Hurtado looks into whether Latinx, the inclusive term for Latinos in the U.S., is dying off.

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In this episode of In The Hyphen, Fernando Hurtado explains why some Latino parents are turning to gentle parenting after growing up with more aggressive forms of parenting.

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They're some of the biggest, most successful companies in the United States, but in certain Latin American countries they were total duds. In this episode of In The Hyphen, Fernando Hurtado explains why Walmart, The Home Depot and Taco Bell just didn't win over certain countries.

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Do you know any AAPI Latinos? Are you an AAPI Latino? From 2000 to 2022, the number of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Latinos in the U.S. increased by 153%. That means it's growing at a faster rate than the overall Latino population. In this episode of In The Hyphen, Fernando Hurtado answers why that is.

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What goes into a quinceañera in 2026? How much are parents spending on these lavish coming-of-age parties? And why do some quinceañera businesses put on Met Gala-esque fashion shows? In this episode of In The Hyphen, Fernando Hurtado goes inside the quinceañera industry.

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Why are you seeing Tajín everywhere? In this episode of In The Hyphen, Fernando Hurtado explains the Mexican company's rise and the unlikely role Michelle Obama played in the chili powder's popularity. This video was originally published in 2025.

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In this episode of In The Hyphen, Fernando Hurtado takes us inside the world of traje de charro tailors, seamstresses and designers. He also meets the woman behind singer-songwriter Lupita Infante's album cover outfits.

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In this episode of In The Hyphen, Fernando Hurtado explains the role Kim Kardashian played in the Colombian faja empire. The United States is the top buyer of Colombian fajas, a type of specially made waist trainers that help women — and men — achieve the body of their dreams. How did the garment go from medical apparel to fan favorite in the United States? And what role does Kim Kardashian play in all of this? I talked to few people to get answers to those questions.

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