Chávez (surname)

Chávez (surname)

Chávez or Chavez is an American Spanish variation of "Chaves", and may refer to:

Fictional characters

  • Domingo Chavez, a fictional character in Tom Clancy's novels
  • Maurice Chavez, a fictional character in "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City"

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