Ligia Fernández

Dr. Ligia Fernández, the widow of Robert Reid, is a Cuban-born pediatrician who shared her husband’s commitment to democratic values and opposition to tyranny. She maintained close ties with fellow medical professionals who were involved in the anti-Trujillo movement, and her experiences reflect the struggles faced by those opposing dictatorship in the Dominican Republic. Her insights into her husband's life and the political circumstances surrounding him have recently come to light amid discussions sparked by declassified CIA documents.