José Rafael Puig

José Rafael Puig, affectionately known as Baquiqui, was a Dominican pediatrician and a prominent anti-Trujillo activist. As a mentor to Robert Reid during their medical training, Puig played a vital role in fostering democratic ideals among his peers. His family's history of opposition to the Trujillo regime underscores his commitment to fighting for freedom and justice in the Dominican Republic. Recent discussions surrounding declassified CIA documents have revived interest in Puig's contributions to the resistance against dictatorship.