Aída Chávez

Aída Chávez is a journalist based in Washington, D.C., covering Congress and the impact of public policy on diverse communities. Prior to joining The Intercept, she worked for The Hill and Cronkite News – Arizona PBS. She graduated from Arizona State University in 2017 with a B.A. in journalism and political science.

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How Young Latinos Delivered Nevada to “Tío Bernie”

Aída Chávez — Feb. 23

The Sanders campaign held trainings in Spanish and provided translation services at the caucuses. Those efforts appeared to have paid off.

Bernie Sanders’s Secret to Attracting Latino Support: Talking to Them

Aída Chávez — Feb. 20

A crucial state could be delivered to the Sanders campaign by a surge in Latino turnout.

Facing Improbable Odds in Nevada, Elizabeth Warren Goes on the Attack Against Mike Bloomberg

Ryan Grim, Akela Lacy, Aída Chávez — Feb. 20

Warren’s historic debate performance left Bloomberg in a politically bloodied mess — but it might already be too late for her to recover in the race.

Here’s Mike Bloomberg’s Leaked Higher Education Plan

Ryan Grim, Aída Chávez — Feb. 18

Bloomberg’s plan would slash the benefits borrowers receive under an income-driven student loan repayment program.

Pete Buttigieg Says He Wants to Repeal Trump’s Tax Law, but He’s Heaped Praise on a Controversial Aspect of It

Aída Chávez — Feb. 14

As mayor, Buttigieg supported so-called opportunity zones, which are meant to revitalize low-income areas but in practice accelerate gentrification.

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