This document discusses the Portuguese language and Portuguese communities in the United States. It notes that Portuguese is spoken by over 250 million people worldwide and is the 5th most widely spoken language. It is an official language in eight countries. The Portuguese population in the US has grown significantly, with over 1.4 million Portuguese Americans concentrated mainly in California, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Jersey, and Florida. SPT Portuguese Television negotiates broadcast rights with Portuguese channels and distributes them in North America via various platforms to serve the growing Portuguese communities.