“The house is going to burn down”: He threatened a man over a debt, returned with a machine gun and killed him

On November 19, 1911, the Dominican Republic experienced a significant political assassination when President Ramón 'Mon' Cáceres was killed. The event stands as a pivotal moment in the nation's history, characterized by the violent political instability of the era.

This assassination is viewed within the broader context of Dominican political history, which has been frequently defined by conspiracies, betrayals, and bloodshed. Such incidents have left lasting impacts on the national memory and the development of the country's political landscape.