Not "becoming." Try "is."

Here's a headline many years behind the times:

"In Miami, Spanish is becoming the primary language."

Maybe they were out to soften the blow for those who haven't been paying attention the past 30-40 years. At least the article itself acknowledges the fait accompli:

In many areas of Miami, Spanish has become the predominant language, replacing English in everyday life. Anyone from Latin America could feel at home on the treets, without having to pronounce a single word in English.
In stores, shopkeepers wait on their clients in Spanish. Universities offer programs for Spanish speakers. And in supermarkets, banks, restaurants - even at the post office and government offices - information is given and assistance is offered in Spanish. In Miami, doctors and nurses speak Spanish with their patients and a large portion of advertising is in Spanish. Daily newspapers and radio and television stations cater to the Hispanic public.
((not to mention the politicians... --Jemison))

Having visited Miami (only on business... not voluntarily) a few times, I should note one is as likely to see Cuban flags as U.S. flags in some areas... including businesses like banks. Maybe that contributes to this blinding flash of the obvious from the article:

But this situation, so pleasing to Latin American immigrants, makes some English speakers feel marginalized.

Ya think? Does that mean native-born English speakers now qualify for special minority treatment? No, I'm not holding my breath. And whatever happened to "when in Rome?"

Hank Jr. was right in the '80s, wanting to "put Florida on the right track, 'cuz we'll take Miami back..." 'Tween hurricanes, Yankee retirees and los immigrantes, though, I'm not sure it's now worth having anymore.