History

A Hidden Agenda Revealed
The series analyzes Rafael Trujillo’s 1938 offer to accept Jewish refugees in the Dominican Republic, revealing his hidden motives, including political, racial, and economic agendas behind this controversial settlement.
Reassessing Trujillo’s Motivations
Rafael Trujillo’s offer to shelter Jewish refugees during WWII may seem humanitarian, but beneath it lay ambitions of racial engineering, economic gain, and image repair. Was this truly a benevolent act?
Peeling Back the Layers
Trujillo’s offer to Jewish refugees during WWII hid motives of racial engineering, economic gain, and image repair. Discover how compassion and ambition intertwined to shape the Sosúa settlement and its hidden truths.
Backdrop of a Bargain
Trujillo’s offer to Jewish refugees in WWII appeared compassionate, but his motives were complex. Discover how his vision for the Dominican Republic shaped the controversial Sosúa settlement.
Exploring Ethical Complexities
Rafael Trujillo’s offer to shelter Jewish refugees during WWII seemed compassionate, but behind his generosity lay complex motives. Discover how self-interest transformed a good deed into a calculated bargain.