Rafael Leónidas Trujillo

Rafael Leónidas Trujillo

politician Dominican Republic

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 (134 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
102,630
Power
1,829$
Sentiment
1.87
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Dominican Republic 2 2.00 0.19% +10% 10,847,910 22,409 $89,000 184$
United Kingdom 1 1.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 33,164 $2,700,000 1,319$
Colombia 1 3.00 0.09% +0% 50,882,884 46,983 $350,000 323$
Andorra 1 1.00 0.10% +0% 77,265 74 $3,000 3$
Totals 5 129,694,070 102,630 $3,142,000 1,829$
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Recent Mentions

Colombia Colombia: Vargas Llosa's next literary work will focus on the dictatorship of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo. 3

El Tiempo: LA PROPUESTA NO ES SERIA

Andorra Andorra: Rafael Leónidas Trujillo was the dictator responsible for the assassination of the Mirabal sisters. 1

Diari d’Andorra – major newspaper in the Principality: En record de Las Mariposas

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: The dictatorship of Rafael Leonidas Trujillo left possibly around 30,000 people dead. 2

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Fenómenos naturales, desastres humanos

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Rafael Leónidas Trujillo was a dictator whose regime initiated the state involvement in electricity in the Dominican Republic. 3

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: siete décadas de reformas entre luces y sombras