Dolores Huerta, United Farm Workers Co-Founder, Dies at 96
Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers and originator of the phrase "Sí, se puede!", has passed away at the age of 96.
Duluth Superior, MN, October 28, 2026 —
Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farm Workers and originator of the phrase “Sí, se puede!”, has died at age 96, according to the information provided in the trend summary.
The summary identifies Huerta through her role in co-founding the United Farm Workers and her association with the phrase, which is commonly rendered in English as “Yes, it can be done.” No further details about her life or work were included in the information available for this report.
The circumstances of Huerta’s death, including its date and location, were not provided. The summary also did not identify a person or organization making the announcement, describe the cause of death, or provide information about memorial arrangements. Those details therefore cannot be confirmed here.
Huerta’s death at 96 marks the passing of a figure identified in the summary with the United Farm Workers and with a phrase that became closely associated with her. Beyond those stated details, the available information does not offer a fuller account of her career, the union’s history, or the origins and use of the phrase.
This report is limited to the facts provided: Huerta co-founded the United Farm Workers, originated “Sí, se puede!”, and has died at age 96. Additional information about her death and legacy was not included in the summary.
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