
Part Two: Rafael Trujillo: The Most Brutal Dictator of the Americas
Behind the Bastards
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Castro's Support for the Cuban Revolution
In 1956, when Castro was planning his revolt against Batista, Trujillo had offered the Batista regime military supplies. This is a big part of what allows him to maintain power. It is also going to be part of his downfall because where this leads is the nationalization by Trujillo of foreign-owned businesses,. Reducing our ability to profit.
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