Rafael Trujillo
Rafael Trujillo was a Dominican military leader and dictator who ruled the Dominican Republic for over three decades from 1930 until his assassination in 1961. His regime was marked by brutal repression, human rights abuses, and a cult of personality, including the renaming of the capital to Ciudad Trujillo.
Born on Oct 24, 1891 (134 years old)
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Dominican Republic:
Rafael Trujillo was responsible for the massacre of thousands of Haitians in the Dominican Republic in 1937.
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Dominican Republic:
Rafael Trujillo inaugurated the Penitenciaria Nacional de la Victoria in 1952.
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Switzerland:
In May 1961, long-time dictator Rafael Trujillo was assassinated by opposition members in collaboration with the CIA.
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France:
Rafael Trujillo was a dictator whose orders led to the assassination of the Mirabal sisters.
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Guatemala:
Trujillo is mentioned as an example of a dictator in the discussion of leadership.
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United Kingdom:
Trujillo was the longstanding dictator of the Dominican Republic who was assassinated in 1961.
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Dominican Republic:
Rafael Trujillo was a dictator whose descendants dreamed of inheriting his power.
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Dominican Republic:
The article compares current Dominican foreign policy to the propaganda acts of Rafael Trujillo.
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Dominican Republic:
Rafael Trujillo was trained by Americans to institutionalize betrayal, pillage, and political assassination during his 31 years in power.
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Costa Rica:
Rafael Trujillo attempted to kill Figueres Ferrer for sheltering opponents of his regime.
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