Rafael Trujillo was a Dominican politician and military leader who ruled the Dominican Republic from 1930 until his assassination in 1961. He established a dictatorship characterized by repression, censorship, and human rights abuses. Trujillo's regime was marked by a strong emphasis on nationalism and the promotion of his own image, often referred to as "El Jefe" or "The Chief." Trujillo's government was known for its brutal tactics against political opponents and dissenters. He implemented policies that aimed to modernize the country, but his rule was also associated with widespread corruption and economic inequality. His legacy remains controversial, with some viewing him as a modernizer and others as a tyrant.