Huerta

American  

[wer-tuh, wer-tah] / ˈwɛr tə, ˈwɛr tɑ /

noun

1. Victoriano 1854–1916, Mexican general: provisional president of Mexico 1913–14.

---

Example Sentences

Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta organized farmworkers in 1962.

From The Wall Street Journal

Union leader David Huerta pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor charge of obstruction of justice related to a confrontation with immigration officials during a raid this summer.

From Los Angeles Times

After his arraignment, Huerta spoke to reporters, union members and supporters, blasting the charges filed against him.

From Los Angeles Times

Huerta, the 58-year-old president of the Service Employees International Union California — a group that represents healthcare, property service and public sector employees — was detained by federal agents and hospitalized June 6 while documenting one of the first in a string of immigration raids that roiled the region over the summer.

From Los Angeles Times

“These charges are baseless, they are attempting to silence anyone who dares to speak out, organize or demand justice,” Huerta said.

From Los Angeles Times