Rafael Leónidas Trujillo
Rafael Leónidas Trujillo was a Dominican military general and politician who ruled the Dominican Republic as a dictator from 1930 until his assassination in 1961. His regime was marked by severe human rights abuses, including the suppression of political opposition and a notorious campaign of violence against perceived enemies, which left a lasting impact on Dominican society and politics.
Born on Oct 24, 1891 (133 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Dominican Republic | 2 | 2.50 | 0.15% | +10% | 10,847,910 | 17,548 | $89,000 | 144$ |
| Venezuela | 2 | 2.50 | 0.14% | +0% | 28,435,943 | 39,771 | $48,000 | 67$ |
| Bolivia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 11,673,021 | 6,850 | $40,000 | 23$ |
| Spain | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 46,754,778 | 25,232 | $1,400,000 | 756$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 3.00 | 0.05% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 5,361 | $530,000 | 281$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 2.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,267 | $700,000 | 588$ |
| Totals | 8 | 116,465,539 | 102,029 | $2,807,000 | 1,859$ |
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Venezuela:
Rafael Leónidas Trujillo was the dictator of the Dominican Republic, depicted in Vargas Llosa's novel 'La fiesta del Chivo'.
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Spain:
Rafael Leónidas Trujillo was a dictator known for his oppressive regime in the Dominican Republic.
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Venezuela:
The novel of the writer about the Dominican Rafael Leónidas Trujillo, one of the cruelest dictators in Latin America.
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Bolivia:
Rafael Leónidas Trujillo was a dictator who ruled the Dominican Republic with an iron fist from 1930 to 1961.
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Dominican Republic:
Rafael Trujillo dominated the Dominican Republic with an iron fist for over 30 years, representing the extreme effects of authoritarian power.
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Sweden:
Rafael Leonidas Trujillo was the dictator during whose regime Mario Vargas Llosa's novel 'Bockfesten' is set.
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Switzerland:
Rafael Leonidas Trujillo ruled the Dominican Republic dictatorially until his assassination in 1931.
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Dominican Republic:
Rafael Leonidas Trujillo was mentioned as a historical figure in the context of presidential efforts since his dictatorship.
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Dominican Republic:
Rafael Leónidas Trujillo was a dictator who ruled the Dominican Republic for 31 years until his assassination in 1961.
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Dominican Republic:
Rafael Leónidas Trujillo was a dictator in the Dominican Republic who was overthrown after a brief presidency by Juan Bosch.
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