US civil rights leader Cesar Chavez accused of sexual abuse

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete March 19, 2026 at 01:56 AM

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Civil rights leader Cesar Chavez, who died in 1993, has been accused of sexual abuse by multiple women, including his co-founder of the United Farm Workers (UFW), Dolores Huerta. Huerta alleges Chavez "manipulated and pressured" her into sex in the 1960s, resulting in pregnancies she kept secret. Two other women, Ana Murguia and Debra Rojas, allege Chavez sexually abused them when they were girls in the 1970s. Chavez's family stated they were "devastated" by the reports. The allegations have led to the cancellation or renaming of Cesar Chavez Day events, with the UFW cancelling its participation. California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed support for the women and openness to renaming the holiday, while a Republican assemblywoman has already filed legislation to do so.

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League of United Latin American Citizens 35% Karen Bass 35% Alexandra Macedo 35% Gavin Newsom 40% Debra Rojas 50% Ana Murguia 50% California ×360% New York Times ×260% United Farm Workers ×375% Dolores Huerta ×585% Cesar Chavez ×1095%

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sexual abuse 100% cesar chavez 90% farm workers 80% dolores huerta 70% united farm workers 60% allegations 50% labor movement 50% civil rights 40% cesar chavez day 40%

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