Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina

Rafael Leonidas Trujillo Molina was a Dominican military officer and politician who ruled the Dominican Republic as a dictator from 1930 until his assassination in 1961. His regime was marked by severe repression, including censorship, political persecution, and human rights abuses. Trujillo's government sought to control public discourse and suppress dissent, often using violence and intimidation against opponents. Despite his oppressive rule, he implemented significant infrastructure projects and economic policies that modernized parts of the country. Trujillo's legacy remains controversial, with many viewing him as a tyrant whose actions left a lasting impact on Dominican society.

Born on Jan 24, 1891 (134 years old)

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Dominican Republic: Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina was a dictator who considered the installation of a nuclear plant as a solution to the energy crisis in the Dominican Republic. 4

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Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: el sueño revolucionario de Trujillo olvidado

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Guatemala: Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina was assassinated with the help of the CIA. 4

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Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: En la familia de Trujillo hubo rivalidades y “celos” de María, una de las esposas del tirano

Dominican Republic: Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina accumulated a great fortune during his regime in the Dominican Republic. 3

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Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: En la familia de Trujillo hubo rivalidades y “celos” de María, una de las esposas del tirano

Dominican Republic: Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina accumulated a great fortune during his regime in the Dominican Republic. 2

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Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: solo 5 se llevaron la fortuna de Trujillo

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Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Lourdes de la Maza, hija de ajusticiador de Trujillo: “Duré dos meses encerrada”

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Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Lourdes de la Maza, hija de uno de los hombres que ajustició a Trujillo: “Duré dos meses encerrada”

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Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889: Los 6 disparos que recibió el cuerpo del dictador Rafael Leónidas Trujillo