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Raúl Grijalva Leaves Lasting Legacy in Arizona Politics
Published April 06, 2025
El congresista demócrata de Arizona, Raúl Grijalva falleció a sus 77 años siendo uno de los representantes cuyo término fue de los más longevos en el Congreso. Foto: Cortesía de Adelita Grijalva.
After a tough battle with cancer, Arizona Congressman Raul Grijalva has died. Over more than four decades of activism and legislative work, Grijalva distinguished himself as an environmentalist and a champion for the rights of immigrants and native people. Valeria Fernández prepared this retrospective on the Chicano leader and brings us his inspiring story from Phoenix.
The full text and audio for this news piece are only available in Spanish.
Photo: Courtesy of Adelita Grijalva.
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