When did Rafael Trujillo rule the Dominican Republic?

Rafael Trujillo served as the dictator of the Dominican Republic from 1930 until his assassination in 1961.12

Although he maintained absolute control over the country throughout this 31-year period, he served officially as president during two specific intervals: 1930–1938 and 1942–1952. His regime is widely recognized as one of the most absolute and cruel in modern history, characterized by the systematic suppression of civil liberties, the use of secret police to eliminate political opponents, and the state-ordered massacre of thousands of Haitian migrants. Such abuses of power represent a profound violation of fundamental human rights and ethical governance.12