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New York Times reports sexual abuse allegations against Cesar Chavez

NPR | By Adrian Florido,

Mary Louise Kelly, Eric McDaniel

Published March 18, 2026 at 4:08 PM EDT

A New York Times investigation has revealed allegations that the late renowned labor leader Cesar Chavez abused girls and raped Dolores Huerta, his longtime organizing partner.

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