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Part Two: Rafael Trujillo: The Most Brutal Dictator of the Americas

Behind the Bastards

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The Struggles of Trujillo

Trujillo understands that his ability to stay in power is predicated on providing things for the people. "I don't get the feeling that he was terribly concerned with the comfort of other people," says writer David Bianculli. He's not doing it to be a good guy, but he's doing it because he knows what will make him safe.

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