When Did Trujillo Die?
Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina, Nicknamed El Jefe, Was a Dominican Dictator Who Ruled the Dominican Republic from February 1930 Until His Assassination in May...
Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina, nicknamed El Jefe, was a Dominican dictator who ruled the Dominican Republic from February 1930 until his assassination in May 1961.
How did Trujillo stay in power?
Trujillo seized power in the military revolt against Pres. ... From that time until his assassination 31 years later, Trujillo remained in absolute control of the Dominican Republic through his command of the army, by placing family members in office, and by having many of his political opponents murdered.
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Who was Trujillo and what did he do?
Dictator Rafael Trujillo became president of the Dominican Republic in 1930 through political maneuvering and torture. He officially held the office until 1938, when he chose a puppet successor. He resumed his official position from 1942 to 1952, but continued to rule by force until his assassination on May 30, 1961.
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