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Deleted tweets on Darializa Avila Chevalier’s account had favorable references to communist leaders and Marxism
By CNN Newsource at KVIA ABC-7
· June 29, 2026
· 4 min read
By Andrew Kaczynski, CNN
(CNN) — Darializa Avila Chevalier, the Democratic congressional nominee endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who ousted longtime Rep. Adriano Espaillat in Tuesday’s primary, maintained a since-deleted Twitter account with repeated sympathetic references to co...
Key takeaway She also attended a controversial October 8, 2023, pro-Palestinian rally in Times Square — one day after Hamas’ attack on Israel — that featured speeches and rhetoric praising the attack.
Why this matters in The El Paso
The controversy surrounding Darializa Avila Chevalier's deleted tweets has significant implications for El Paso 's congressional representation. As a border city, El Paso's residents are deeply invested in issues related to immigration and national security, and Avila Chevalier's calls to abolish borders and prisons may raise concerns among voters. Additionally, her involvement in pro-Palestinian protests and rallies may resonate with El Paso's diverse community, which has a strong presence of Hispanic and Middle Eastern residents. The city's history of bipartisan cooperation and moderation may also be at odds with Avila Chevalier's more radical views, making her candidacy a fascinating case study in the evolving politics of the region. As the campaign season heats up, El Pasoans will be watching closely to see how Avila Chevalier's platform and past statements are received by voters, and whether her message resonates with the city's unique cultural and economic landscape.
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Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? By Andrew Kaczynski, CNN
(CNN) — Darializa Avila Chevalier, the Democratic congressional nominee endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who ousted longtime Rep. Adriano Espaillat in Tuesday’s primary, maintained a since-deleted Twitter account with repeated sympathetic references to co...
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