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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Dominican Republic:
Héctor Trujillo is the favorite nephew of dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo.
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Panama:
Rafael Leónidas Trujillo was a dictator who ruled the Dominican Republic with an iron fist for three decades.
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Dominican Republic:
Rafael Leónidas Trujillo was a dictator whose regime led to the closure of the Listín Diario in 1935 due to its critical stance.
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Dominican Republic:
Cassá indicated that during the dictatorship of Rafael Leónidas Trujillo, the newspaper had to operate under censorship schemes.
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Dominican Republic:
Rafael Leonidas Trujillo was the dictator responsible for the assassination of Servio Tulio Castaños Espaillat.
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Dominican Republic:
The Casa de la Caoba was one of the residences used by the tyrant Rafael Leónidas Trujillo.
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Dominican Republic:
Magaly Rodríguez grew up during the harshest times of the tyrant Rafael Leónidas Trujillo.
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Dominican Republic:
Rafael Leónidas Trujillo was a dictator in the Dominican Republic during whose regime Agliberto Meléndez was forced to emigrate to the United States.
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Dominican Republic:
Rafael Leónidas Trujillo was a dictator in the Dominican Republic during whose regime Agliberto Meléndez was forced to emigrate.
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Dominican Republic:
Rafael Leónidas Trujillo was a dictator in the Dominican Republic whose regime forced Meléndez to emigrate to the United States.
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