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Release of Antoliano Peralta Romero's Dominican history book

Overview

Antoliano Peralta Romero, the Dominican Republic’s Minister of Justice, has released a new book titled ‘Después de Trujillo: Un lustro convulso, 1961-1966’. The work provides a reconstruction of the transformative five-year period following the death of dictator Rafael Leónidas Trujillo.

The book examines key political and social events, including the administration of Juan Bosch, the 1963 coup d'état, the Triumvirate, the April 1965 Revolution, the United States military intervention, and the 1966 election of Joaquín Balaguer. It also addresses the constitutional reforms and legal frameworks of that era.

During the book’s presentation in Santo Domingo, historians and experts praised the work as a “well-documented reconstruction of events” that utilizes testimonies from significant figures such as Milagros Ortiz Bosch and Rafael (Fafa) Taveras. Further analysis emphasizes Peralta’s use of a legal perspective to explore struggles over state organization and the legitimacy of authority.

By October 2026, the book has become a commercial success. It emerged as one of the best-selling titles at the Santo Domingo International Book Fair, with Vice Minister of Culture Luis R. Santos noting high reader interest. The book’s popularity continued during a presentation in La Vega at the Cooperativa Vega Real club. Moderated by Yanio Concepción and featuring Miguel Decamps of Editora Manatí, the event drew students, journalists, and intellectuals, resulting in all available copies being sold.

Entities

Antoliano Peralta Romero · Juan Bosch · Editora Manatí · Dominican Republic · Rafael Leónidas Trujillo

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Antoliano Peralta Romero presents history book in La Vega

    Minister of Justice Antoliano Peralta Romero presented his book on the Dominican Republic’s turbulent post-Trujillo period (1961-1966) at an event in La Vega.

  2. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Antoliano Peralta Romero's book tops sales at Santo Domingo Book Fair

    Antoliano Peralta Romero’s book on the Dominican Republic’s post-Trujillo era (1961-1966) is among the top sellers at the 2026 Santo Domingo International Book Fair.

  3. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Dominican Republic: Historical analysis of the post-Trujillo era

    Antoliano Peralta Romero’s new book examines the Dominican Republic’s turbulent transition from 1961 to 1966, while broader discussions reflect on the nation's long-term democratic and economic stability.

  4. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Antoliano Peralta Romero releases book on Dominican history

    Historians in Santo Domingo have lauded Antoliano Peralta Romero's new book, which chronicles the turbulent Dominican political transition from the fall of Trujillo in 1961 to the 1966 elections.

  5. [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Antoliano Peralta Romero to release book on Dominican history

    Dominican Minister of Justice Antoliano Peralta Romero is releasing a new book detailing the political and social transformations in the Dominican Republic from the fall of Trujillo in 1961 to 1966.

Sources

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