Love Her or Hate Her, Lauren Sanchez Is Mexican American … and Most People Have No Idea

After watching the very public wedding unfold (the one with the private island, helicopter arrival, and Kim Kardashian and Oprah Winfrey on the guest list), I was blown away like everyone else. Or so I thought. When I asked my Mexican American, Gen Z neighbor what she thought about Lauren Ssnchez and the wedding spectacle in Venice she had no idea who I was talking about.

She blinked. “Who?”

“Jeff Bezos’s new wife,” I explained.

“Oh. I know Jeff Bezos, but I’ve never heard of her.”

“She’s Mexican American and just married Jeff Bezos in Italy,” I added.

Her eyes widened: “I had no idea. That’s crazy.”

Her reaction stuck with me. How is it that one of the most-watched weddings of the year included a Mexican American woman at the center of it all, and nobody seems to know this? Yes, I know Sanchez and the newlywed’s mega wealth is not a fan favorite. But, at the same time, it’s really great that a Mexican American is making headlines around the world for being too rich, right?

Love her or hate her, she’s Mexican American. And, away from the glitz and glamor of it all, she seems to have grown up like a lot of us. She was raised by hardworking Latinas, navigated language loss, and figured out how to hold on to culture in a country that tells you to let it go.

Lauren Sanchez’s Grandma was a Housekeeper

Turns out, Lauren Sanchez’s story may feel familiar to a lot of us. Her family was made up of hardworking immigrants and strong Latinas. In fact, her grandmother was a housekeeper who taught her about hard work and big dreams.

“I got my work ethic from her,” Sanchez says, according to a recent People magazine article. Sanchez says she would sometimes help her grandmother clean. “When she was teaching me, I was like, ‘I don’t know if I want to be a housekeeper,’ and she said, ‘No. This is a great job. You get to make someone’s life easier,’ ” she said. “That’s how she looked at life. That spirit is in me.”

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She also grew up with the all-too-common ache of not growing up fluent in Spanish. She says her grandmother Elsie and her mother speak Spanish, but, like many Latino households, the language wasn’t passed down.

“My mom didn’t teach me because she told me she didn’t want me to have an accent, because she thought that would hurt me,” Sánchez said in a 2024 interview with Elle. “The biggest regret I have is not being able to speak fluent Spanish.”

That regret has turned into action. Sánchez and her kids are now taking Spanish lessons together. “It’s something I crave,” she said.

Sánchez, a mother of three, is now part of a blended family with Bezos that includes nine children and grandchildren. That family is firmly rooted in Latino tradition, even if it’s playing out inside multimillion-dollar homes.

“We bond and we clash in the best possible way,” she explained in a recent interview. “We live in Miami now, and his dad, Mike, comes over. They make churros on Sunday for the kids. I’m sitting there, and they only want to put sugar on them. I’m like, ‘No, no, no, no. You need to put sugar. You need to put cinnamon. Where’s the chocolate sauce? I’ll put Tajín on it.’ “

She continued, “It’s very interesting how they’re both just like, ‘Simple, Lauren. Simple.’ It’s little things like that.”

Love Her or Hate Her

Love her or hate her, Sánchez’s story is similar to so many Latinos living in the U.S. (well, part of her story). She had the hardworking family, the complicated relationship with Spanish, and the food. The rest, like the yachts, the spaceflights, the billion-dollar lifestyle? Not so much.

Still, that little thread of familiarity  is what makes some of us pause, and, just like my neighbor, say: “Wow. I had no idea. That’s crazy.”

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How Many Ways Can You Say “Kid” in Spanish? Turns Out, a Whole Bunch (And Some Are Wild)

I often hear Bad Bunny refer to the days when he was a chamaco or chamaquito. Sure, millions of us know he’s talking about his childhood, back when he was just a young boy in Puerto Rico. But that’s not the word I grew up using for “kid” in Spanish.

Then one day, a reel popped up on my Instagram feed with all of the different ways Mexicans say “kid.” From chavalo to escuincle, it was like opening a door to a dozen different dialects at once. I couldn’t stop thinking about it. How many ways are there to say “kid” across the Spanish-speaking world?

So I started digging.

What I found are a bunch of words, reflecting regional and national identities, with a touch of sass. From the poetic to the borderline offensive, from pibe to mocoso, there’s no one-size-fits-all term. As with most Spanish terms, it all depends on the place and the people.

Naturally, I made a list.

The Many Ways to Say “Kid” in Spanish—Depending on Where You Are (and Who You Ask)

Here’s a not-even-close-to-exhaustive list of how different countries, regions, and families refer to their little ones, pulled from interviews, social media, and a healthy amount of side-scrolling. Some are sweet, and, well, some are downright salty. But all say as much about the speaker as they do the kid. 

Mexico: Language Playground

No country gets quite as creative (or prolific) as Mexico when it comes to naming their kids. Not officially, of course. Just in conversation, on the street, and in the kitchen when someone’s climbing the counter for cookies.

Chamaco / Chamaca – Classic and versatile. You’ll hear this everywhere from novelas to abuelita’s scolding voice.

Escuincle – Kind of a loving insult. Think: “this little rascal.” Often said with an exhausted sigh.

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Morrito / Morrita – Northern Mexico’s go-to. It may be a shoutout to the Arab “Moroccan” influence in the region.

Chavalo / Chavala – Used in Mexico, Nicaragua, and Honduras. Regional, familiar, and sometimes refers to older kids or teens too.

Mocoso / Mocosa – Literally “snot-nosed.” When they’re being cute and chaotic.

Huerco – Mostly northern Mexico. Although it’s a somewhat affectionate term, it’s from Old Spanish meaning “devil.”

Plebe – Sinaloa and other northern states. A word you might hear to refer to a friend too.

Lepe, Buki, Muchito – You’re deep in nickname territory now. These are hyper-local, and sweet when you hear them in context.

Cuba: Where Everyone’s Your “Mijo”

In Cuban Spanish, the language of love often sounds like family, even when you’re not related.

Mijo / Mija – A contraction of mi hijo/a, but also a universal term of endearment. A stranger might call you this, and you’ll still feel cared for.

Chamaco – Also used here, because good slang travels.

Niño/Niña – The standard, textbook word. Used when you want to sound formal, or when your actual kid is acting up in public.

Venezuela: Full of Flavor (and a Few Surprises)

Venezuelan Spanish has some of the most expressive ways to refer to kids, which are sometimes confusing, sometimes poetic, always rooted in the rhythm of the place.

Chamo / Chama – You’ll hear this everywhere, and not just for little kids. It’s also used like “dude” or “buddy.”

Chino / China – Surprisingly, not a reference to ethnicity. Often used for babies or small children, especially those with curls.

Carajito / Carajita – A little edgy. Think of this one like calling a kid a “little punk,” but affectionately… most of the time.

Panama, El Salvador, and Central America: Full of Local Color

These terms reflect daily life, community ties, and the layered nature of language that doesn’t always translate neatly.

Pelao / Pelaito – Panama’s choice. There’s something cute about it, but it’s also scrappy.

Cipote / Cipota – Common in El Salvador and Honduras. It sounds like something sturdy, like a word that’s been around for generations. (Be careful though. This word also means “chubby” in other places.)

Argentina: Kids With Swagger

Pibe / Piba – Instantly recognizable. Used for kids and teens, sometimes affectionately, sometimes with a knowing eye roll.

Nene / Nena – Very common, and often used for babies or toddlers. You’ll also hear it in lullabies and sweet nothings.

Chile: The Goat Has Entered the Chat

Cabro chico / Cabra chica – Literally “little goat.” And yes, that’s what “kid” means in English too, so it makes perfect sense once you stop overthinking it.

Pendejo – It’s true. “Pendejo” means “kid” in Chile, but this word is not safe to use everywhere. In Mexico, and around the rest of the Spanish-speaking world, it’s a whole other conversation.

Spain: Classic, But With Style

Chico / Chica – As standard as it gets. Used from childhood all the way into adulthood.

Chaval / Chavala – Slightly more colloquial. In Spain, this is your “young person,” the one with strong opinions and probably a skateboard.

Peru: Sweet and Soft-Spoken

Chibolo / Chibola – Warm, a little nostalgic, and still commonly used. It’s the kind of word you might find in a coming-of-age novel.

Other Common Terms You’ll Hear Everywhere

Chiquillo / Chiquita / Chiquitita – Diminutives galore. The smaller the child, the longer the word.

Nene / Nena – Also common in Caribbean and South American countries. Sometimes it’s more tender than literal, like calling someone “baby.”

Joven / Jovencito – More formal, often used when scolding teens or announcing their presence like a maître d’: “¡Joven! Su mamá lo está buscando.”

A Final Note

I know I may have left some words out. If your abuela or tío used a word I missed, I’d love to hear it. My email is Catherine AT BrillaMedia.com. This list is just the beginning.

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Nezza Sings the National Anthem in Spanish and Almost Gets Banned for Life

Last weekend, on June 14, Latina singer Nezza walked into Dodgers stadium as a little-known rising star. Today, she’s being called brave, bold, and a modern-day civil rights activist. Why? Because she did something that was utterly simple yet revolutionary. She sang the official United States national anthem in Spanish. And it nearly got her banned for life.

Nezza Sings the National Anthem in Spanish

On what should’ve been a career highlight, the 30-year-old Colombian-Dominican artist (born Vanessa Hernandez) almost got banned after singing her country’s national anthem. She showed up at a Dodgers home game proudly planning to sing the official Spanish-language version, El Pendón Estrellado, a historically accurate rendition authorized by the U.S. government in 1945.

Instead, moments before the performance, she was told not to. KTLA reports that a Dodgers staffer approached her backstage with a clear directive: English only. Nezza, visibly shaken in a TikTok posted after the game, explained why she chose to defy that instruction:

“It is the official Star Spangled Banner in Spanish. You can Google it. … I didn’t think I would be met with any sort of like ‘no,’ especially because we’re in LA and with everything happening,” she said. “And I’ve sang the national anthem many times in my life, but today, out of all days, I could not. I’m sorry. I just could not believe when she walked in and told me ‘no.’ But I just felt like I needed to do it para mi gente.”

And so she did. She sang the national anthem in Spanish on live television, in front of tens of thousands with zero apology.

Wait. Is That Even Allowed?

Here’s where the story gets interesting: not only is singing The Star-Spangled Banner in Spanish totally allowed, but it’s also a forgotten part of U.S. history.

The version Nezza performed was created by another proud Latina, Clotilde Arias, a Peruvian-American composer and activist commissioned by the U.S. Department of State in 1945. Arias’ translation was part of a World War II-era cultural diplomacy initiative—aka the “Good Neighbor Policy”—meant to strengthen ties with Latin America. Her lyrics mirror the English anthem almost word for word, and hers remains the only official, singable Spanish-language translation recognized by the U.S. government.

Let’s put that in simpler terms: Nezza was following protocol, just one that too many people forgot existed.

Was There Backlash? Oh, Absolutely.

Following her viral performance, the Dodgers issued a PR Band-Aid, saying, “She was not asked to leave. We would be happy to have her back.” But Nezza tells a different story.

“Before I even left the stadium, we were told verbatim: ‘Don’t ever call us again, don’t ever email us again, your clients are never welcome here ever again,’ and then they hung up,” she told NBC4.

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The majority of her fans, and new followers, are proud of Nezza.

“She’ll never sing for the Dodgers again. Good for her. These are the ‘sacrifices’ we must make for progress,” one commenter on TikTok wrote.

Even with the team walking back their reaction, Nezza’s heart doesn’t seem to be in a reunion. “Regardless if I’m welcome back,” she said. “I don’t feel welcome to come back.”

Who Is Nezza?

Her newfound fame has many asking: who is Nezza? The daughter of immigrants was born in Northern California, and is of Dominican and Colombian decent. Nezza grew up in a bilingual home and moved to L.A. to chase her dreams. From music and dance to YouTube videos and mental health advocacy, she’s part Gen Z pop star, part digital soul sister. And now, she’s the face of a larger, national conversation.

“I really just wanted to go out there and make the Latin community feel included,” she said.

She did.

And, as the audience witnessed, Nezza didn’t yell, march, or angrily flip a table to get the Latino community’s attention. She just sang. And, by choosing Spanish (a language spoken at home by over 41 million Americans) she lit a fire under a long-smoldering truth: Latinos are part of America. They’ve always been here. They’ve always contributed. And they’re not going anywhere.

Thank you, Nezza.

Feature photo credit: TikTok @babynezza.

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NASA Astronaut Speaks to National Museum of the American Latino Students About Life in Space

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Students with the National Museum of the American Latino had the opportunity to learn about aeronautics through the words of Latino NASA astronaut Frank Rubio, who, according to the aeronautic agency, is on “track to break the record for longest single flight mission by a U.S. astronaut.”

With Salvadorian roots, Rubio was born in California but considers Miami, Florida, his hometown. The also doctor was selected to join NASA’s Astronaut Candidate Class in 2017.

On May 18, 2023, during an in-flight interview aboard the International Space Station, Rubio discussed life in space with the young students who formulated the questions.

“One of the things that we do is look at the way proteins develop in microgravity. Because of the lack of gravity and other forces…we can form really high-quality crystals, and someday we can use those crystal structures to make better medicines to help all of humanity back on Earth,” the astronaut told Fernanda, a Georgia student who asked the expert about the benefits of doing medical research in space instead of the Earth.

From unique workouts in order to stay in shape to tastes and smells in space — Rubio said everything else at the space station smells the same as it does down on Earth — the future professionals had the opportunity to learn from the Latino doctor.

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This NASA astronaut understands the impact of Latinos

For his last question, Michelle, a student from Virginia, asked Rubio about his contribution and continuation of the Latino legacy in space exploration.

“It is an incredible honor to be a Latino up here at the International Space Station,” the NASA astronaut said. “Latinos have contributed so much to our country … I think one of the biggest things that we brought it’s our culture, and we brought our culture to the incredible melting pot that is the American culture, and that mix has just brought a lot of flavor and a lot of fun, and for me, is both incredibly humbling, a privilege, and an honor to be up here representing our community.”

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Latino Modern History Maker: Miguel Antonio Horn Encapsulates the Power of Human Imagination in ‘ContraFuerte’

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Emerging contemporary artist Miguel Antonio Horn has a knack for creating a buzz in the art world, hence becoming a modern Latino history maker. Take one of his most known sculptures, “ContraFuerte,” for example, if you will.

In the heart of Philadelphia’s Center City, nestled within an alleyway on Cuthbert Street, stands Horn’s awe-inspiring sculpture. This captivating artwork not only showcases the boundless creativity of the human mind but also conveys a profound message for humanity’s contemplation.

Commissioned under the Percent for Art program, which mandates that a percentage of major renovation and construction budgets be allocated to site-specific public art installations, ContraFuerte emerged as a testament to Philadelphia’s commitment to enriching its urban landscape with meaningful artistic expressions.

Constructed with interlocking metal pieces, carefully carved into topographic forms, and skillfully stacked upon one another, ContraFuerte takes shape as multiple human figures striving to support a bridge by uplifting each other. Its very name, “ContraFuerte,” meaning a structure built against another to provide support, echoes the eternal struggle of humanity, questioning our capacity to unite and uphold the bridges we have forged.

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Witnessing the ‘ContraFuerte’ is a gift in itself

Through his dedicated Instagram page, Horn invites viewers on a captivating journey through ContraFuerte’s creation. Here, anyone can witness the inception of this masterpiece, from the initial spark of inspiration in the artist’s mind to its transformation on paper and ultimately its three-dimensional manifestation. People can also gain an exclusive behind-the-scenes glimpse into the artist’s perspective and creative process.

ContraFuerte stands proudly as a public artwork accessible to all. Positioned on a public street, it beckons its audience to pause and reflect on its profound symbolism. Day or night, the sculpture remains a captivating sight, offering a thought-provoking experience for anyone who encounters it.

Miguel Antonio Horn’s ContraFuerte encapsulates the power of human imagination, translated into tangible art that sparks contemplation and fosters dialogue. And there’s no doubt that his Latino culture has influenced his style.

So, as you wander the streets of Philadelphia, allow this remarkable sculpture to captivate your senses and ignite a profound appreciation for the boundless possibilities of human creativity.

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Celebrating the Legacy of Ildaura Murillo-Rohde: Champion for Latina Nurses

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If you’ve ever walked into a hospital, you’ll probably believe that the nurses keep the place running. While the white-coated physicians usually get all the credit, it’s really the nurses who bear the brunt of the work. Need some proof? Just look at the story of Ildaura Murillo-Rohde, a tenacious Latina who founded the National Association of Hispanic Nurses in 1975.

Born in 1920 in Panama, Murillo-Rohde came to the United States in 1945. She graduated from the Medical and Surgical Hospital School of Nursing three years later.

After graduating from Teachers College, Columbia University, with a psychiatric nursing education and supervision degree, Murillo-Rohde became the first Hispanic nurse to earn a doctorate from New York University (NYU).

The story of Murillo-Rohde: When vocation and cultural awareness meet

Being the first Latina nurse to earn a doctorate immediately transformed Murillo-Rohde into a trailblazer. As she saw high school counselors trying to steer Latino students into AD nursing programs, she realized that the ceiling was too low for Latinos who felt the calling.

“I began to realize that something had to be done about this,” she said, as quoted by the “Minority Nurse Magazine.” “I saw that I was the only Hispanic nurse who was going to Washington to work with the federal government, review research and education grants, etc. There was nobody else. I looked behind me and thought: ‘Where are my people?’”

Murillo-Rohde then began to raise awareness of the fact that, among Latinos, there is a “culture within a culture.”

This is why, in 1975, she founded the National Association of Hispanic Nurses (NAHN) and served as its first president.

“There was no money to do anything. For the first four years, I was the chief cook and bottle washer for NAHN. I promoted the association, I put out the newsletter, I did everything,” she told “Minority Nurse Magazine.”

Murillo-Rohde’s work changed the profession forever

Throughout her career, Murillo-Rohde made sure that while she was the first Latina nurse to earn a doctorate, she would not be the last.

Her commitment was to increase the number of Latina nurses, reflected decades later when the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrated the true strength of Hispanic nurses in the United States.

Murillo-Rohde also sought to increase the number of policy experts advising legislators on Latino health issues. She also served as a consultant to the World Health Organization for the government of Guatemala and was appointed Permanent Representative to UNICEF by the International Federation of Business and Professional Women.

In 1994, she was named a Living Legend of the American Academy of Nursing.

Murillo-Rohde passed away in Panama on September 5, 2010, one day short of her 90th birthday.

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From Satire to Folk Music, the Symbolism Behind ‘La Cucaracha’

Every popular Latino song that permeates our culture has a story but few have the whimsical background and historical significance that matches the “La Cucaracha”,  perhaps the oldest tune that Latino – and non-Latinos – alike can easily sing, or whistle to.

There is significant debate about the exact time when the song we know today was born.  What’s undeniable is that this Mexican Corrido first shot to fame during the Mexican Revolution, and there are two popular schools of thought about who the cockroach in the Corrido is referring to, and when it started.

Many chroniclers claim that the best-known version of “La Cucaracha” started as one of the favorite songs of Francisco “Pancho” Villa’s troops who modified the lyrics and used them to mock dictator Victoriano Huerta.  Huertas was despised by many for double-crossing, deposing, and allegedly assassinating the popular president Francisco I. Madero (1910-1912).

In this context, the song portrays Huerta as a cockroach because, in addition to being a conspirator in Madero’s overthrow, he was known for his addiction to alcohol and marijuana.  Huerta had a gait hindered by drinking and vision impairment, which is why the song calls him La Cucaracha que ya no puede caminar (the roach that can’t walk).

As usually happens with popular culture, through the 10 years of the war, and the hardships it brought many, the song’s verses transformed into general complaints about the conflict and the people who were suffering it.  It also brings us to the other, equally strong, if not stronger theory about the song.

The Cockroach as a symbol of women

Some historians argue that the earliest physical of “La Cucaracha” demonstrates that the song is not about Huerta after all but rather about the Mexican women of the Revolution.

The first known printed version of the lyrics of “La Cucaracha” dates from 1915 as a lithograph by Antonio Vanegas Arroyo and depicts women in all its verses.

During those years, Mexican women endured harsh conditions as they both traveled along with their husbands and boyfriends to support them and their families during the war, and also fought alongside them in battles.  Among the nicknames for these women warriors and camp followers were Soldaderas, Adelitas, Juanas, and Cucarachas.

In her book Mexican Military: Myth and History, author Elizabeth Salas writes: “Unlike corridos about male revolutionaries like Villa and Zapata, none of the well-known corridos about soldaderas give their real names or are biographical. Consequently, there are very few stanzas that ring true about women in battle or the camps.”

The women of the battlefield didn’t just have to literally fight to survive, they had to constantly overcome machismo, and misogyny in all its forms.   Even the great muralist José Clemente denigrated them by associating them with the cockroach symbol, and depicting them as prostitutes, in his engraving “El Baile de la Cucaracha.”

‘La Cucaracha’ in the United States

Mexico’s proximity to the United States made the migration of the catchy Corrido further north inevitable, fueling its growth, and building its legacy.

In 1934, director and actor Lloyd Corrigan set in motion the production of a musical short under the same name, believed to be the first live-action use of the full-color Technicolor Process No. 4.  The short tells the story of Señor Martinez, a famous theater owner, who visits a local cafe in Mexico in search of a famous dancer.

“La Cucaracha” won producer Kenneth Macgowan an Oscar in 1935 for best comedy short film.  The only member of his crew of Mexican origin was Don Alvarado.

La Cucaracha’s Secret Sauce: It’s Catchy, Ever-Changing

Aside from being a super catchy song, it seems that one of the chief reasons why so many people recognize it quickly is because it has appeared in countless Looney Tunes cartoons, and has been covered by scores of musical performers including Louis Armstrong, Charo, and Liberace.

A major curiosity about “La Cucaracha” is that although most people know the first few lyrics of the tune, many have changed the song to explain what follows the part that says, “porque le falta, porque le falta”…  The offbeat things people say the infamous cockroach is missing has included its leg, marijuana, booze, a girlfriend, and countless other things.

Lalo Alcaraz brings ‘La Cucaracha’ to the comic world

Today, “La Cucaracha” is not only the name of a popular song but of an iconic comic strip by award-winning Chicano artist Lalo Alcaraz.

It was thanks to an LA Weekly columnist that Alcaraz discovered the origins of “La Cucaracha”. Understanding that it was meant as a form of popular political satire, the cartoonist embraced the cockroach symbol for the powerful meaning it represented.

In his comic strip “La Cucaracha,” Eddie, Lalo’s alter ego, shows life through the prism of irreverence and activism from the perspective of Latinos in the United States.

The comic strip’s main character, “La Cucaracha,” is militant, Chicano, and with the characteristics of the stereotype: a goatee, sneakers, khaki pants, and a flannel shirt buttoned only at the collar.

“I don’t know if is a very Spaniard thing to do, but it is a very Latin American thing to do,” he told Nuestro Stories. “A very Mexican thing to do, especially, is to talk shit and make fun of things, of our miserable lives.”

The comic strip was first published in the LA Weekly in 1992, and the satirical themes, which speak to the real Latino experience in Southern California, soon made waves.

“La Cucaracha” is considered one of the most controversial in the history of American comics, but Lalo wouldn’t have it any other way.  The strip is syndicated by Andrews McMeel Syndication and is printed in more than 60 newspapers.

“It’s free to be a smart ass; it doesn’t cost you any money. It might cost you a tooth or a broken nose, but that’s cheap compared to losing your dignity.”

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