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 (133 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
79,679
Power
631$
Sentiment
2.06
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Dominican Republic 8 2.25 0.51% +10% 10,847,910 60,881 $89,000 499$
Peru 1 2.00 0.06% +0% 32,971,846 18,798 $230,000 131$
Totals 9 43,819,756 79,679 $319,000 630$
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Recent Mentions

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Rafael Leónidas Trujillo is described as a dictator whose properties are being debated for their future use. 1

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Lo correcto es destruir toda huella de ignominia

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Rafael Leónidas Trujillo was a tyrant whose luxurious residences have now fallen into disrepair and abandonment. 2

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Las deterioradas casas de Trujillo

Dominican Republic Dominican Republic: Rafael Leónidas Trujillo was the dictator during whose regime Miguel Ángel Hernández was imprisoned and shot. 2

Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Muere el periodista Miguel Ángel Hernández