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A New York Times investigation reveals that César Chávez, co-founder of the United Farm Workers union and icon of Latino civil rights, sexually abused girls and women linked to the movement for decades. Dolores Huerta, his ally, claims she was raped by him in 1966. The union has acknowledged the accusations and canceled commemorative events.

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