What happened after Rafael Trujillo died?
What happened after Rafael Trujillo died?
By 1960, Trujillo had amassed a net worth of $800 million ($8.02 billion today). On 30 May 1961, he was assassinated by conspirators sponsored by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). In the immediate aftermath, Trujillo’s son Ramfis took temporary control of the country, exterminating most of the conspirators.
What bad things did Rafael Trujillo do?
Throughout his dictatorship he amassed a large personal fortune by stealing people’s land and taking control of a large portion of the businesses and factories in his country. Trujillo, who’s mother was supposedly 50% Haitian, ordered the massacre of thousands of Haitians.
Did Rafael Trujillo do anything good?
During his oppressive dictatorship Trujillo was credited with improving sanitation, constructing new roads, schools and hospitals, and increasing the general standard of living for the Dominican people.
What is Trujillo’s secret?
The head of the convent school knew the family, so she later allowed Sinita to attend for free. Sinita finally says that “Trujillo’s secret” is that he is having everyone killed.
