
Victor Elby Viñas Román
Victor Elby Viñas Román was a Dominican military officer who played a pivotal role in the coup d'état that overthrew President Juan Bosch on September 25, 1963. As the Minister of Armed Forces at the time, he was instrumental in orchestrating the military's intervention against Bosch's government, which faced opposition from various sectors including the military, the church, and the business community.
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Víctor Elby Viñas Román was the secretary of the Armed Forces who warned Bosch about the impending coup.
La larga noche del 25 de septiembre de 1963Listín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·
Dominican Republic· 2026-09-26
Victor Elby Viñas Román was the minister of the Armed Forces during the coup against Juan Bosch.
Casi 63 años del Golpe de Estado a Juan BoschListín Diario – oldest Dominican newspaper, est. 1889·
Dominican Republic· 2026-09-24












