Mario Vargas Llosa’s novel The Feast of the Goat delves into the brutal regime of Rafael Trujillo, examining how the scars of dictatorship endure after its fall.
'Franco did it': Five quirky ways the dictator shaped modern Spain
Franco felt obliged to make a gesture of some sort during the Second World War. In an act of solidarity with Nazi Germany, he agreed to put Spain's clocks forward by an hour.
Bukele maintains his enormous popularity despite his image as a dictator'
Despite being labeled a dictator internationally, Nayib Bukele remains remarkably popular, with an approval rating over 80% since 2019, showcasing a unique political stability.
Bukele: I don't care if they call me dictator. Better than seeing Salvadorans killed on the streets'
Nayib Bukele openly embraces allegations of dictatorship to justify his security policies, prioritizing safety over democratic norms and media criticism.