Aida Michel

Aida Michel is known as the widow of Antonio de la Maza, one of the key figures who assassinated the Dominican Republic dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujillo. Her life has been marked by the tragic loss of her husband when she was left to raise their daughter, Lourdes de la Maza, in a tumultuous period of Dominican history. Aida's story reflects the struggles and resilience of those affected by political violence and dictatorship in the Caribbean, as she navigated the aftermath of her husband's pivotal role in bringing an end to Trujillo's brutal regime.