Portland council renames Cesar Chavez Blvd to Campesinos Boulevard amid scrutiny

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Portland's City Council unanimously approved renaming Cesar Chavez Boulevard to Campesinos Boulevard, reframing the tribute to farmworkers in response to public scrutiny over sexual abuse allegations against Chavez; the new name honors the broader agricultural workforce, and officials have not yet announced when sign changes will occur.
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