NM Latina leaders seek change beyond street signs following Cesar Chavez sexual assault allegations

More than a dozen Latina elected officials gathered Friday in Albuquerque to express solidarity with Dolores Huerta the New Mexico-born labor leader.

By: Patrick Lohmann

Outlets: Source New Mexico

Published: March 20, 2026

Words: 482

Last Updated: 17 hours, 47 minutes ago

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More than a dozen Latina elected officials gathered Friday in Albuquerque to express solidarity with Dolores Huerta, 95, the New Mexico-born labor leader who recently accused the late United Farm Workers co-founder Cesar Chavez of sexual assault.

The officials described Huerta as a friend and mentor during the news conference at the National Hispanic Cultural Center, which sits near Avenida Cesar Chavez in Albuquerque. They expressed awe at her courage and strength in coming forward. …

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