Dominican Civil War (1914) Explained

Conflict:Dominican Civil War (1914)
Date:30 March 1914 – 6 August 1914
Place:Dominican Republic
Result:Ceasefire agreement signed
Combatant1: Dominican Government
Supported by:
Combatant2: Dominican rebels
Commander1:
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Casualties3:500 killed

The Dominican Civil War (1914) was a civil war in the Dominican Republic that started as a rebellion against the government led by General Desiderio Arias in La Vega and Santiago de los Caballeros, beginning on March 30, 1914. José Bordas Valdez was elected President without opposition on June 15, 1914. The U.S. Navy ships intervened to end the bombardment of Puerto Plata beginning on June 26, 1914. The U.S. Army troops were deployed in support of the government in Santo Domingo in July 1914. The U.S. government mediated the signing of a ceasefire agreement between government and rebel representatives on August 6, 1914. Some 500 individuals were killed during the conflict.

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  1. Web site: History of U.S. Interventions in Latin America.