Rafael L. Trujillo
Rafael L. Trujillo was a Dominican military leader and politician who ruled the Dominican Republic with an iron fist from 1930 until his assassination in 1961. His regime was characterized by extreme repression, human rights abuses, and the establishment of a cult of personality. Trujillo's rule significantly shaped the political landscape of the Dominican Republic, and his legacy remains controversial, as he modernized aspects of the country while simultaneously instilling fear and violence.
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His dictatorship led to the adoption of the law that is now being reformed.
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Rafael L. Trujillo was a dictator who ruled the Dominican Republic for over three decades.
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