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146-612: Santiago de los Caballeros (1857-1858) The First Dominican Republic, was a predecessor of the currently existing Dominican Republic , and began on 27 February 1844 with the proclamation of the Dominican Republic , and culminated on 18 March 1861 with the annexation of the country to Spain . During these 17 years the nation was economically and politically unstable due to prior war against Haiti and internal conflicts. There were 8 governments (3 of which corresponded to Pedro Santana and 2 to Buenaventura Báez ). The era of

292-466: A tropical climate , which, when coupled with the city's altitude, 183 meters above sea level, causes cloudy conditions to persist through much of the year. While the entire country is susceptible to Atlantic hurricanes , Santiago and its environs are more sheltered than other parts of the country from their effects because of its location in the Cibao Valley . Santiago's economy is mainly based by

438-595: A (De-facto) French protectorate, the Junta Gubernativa declared it as Protectorate of Dominican Republic On the night of February 27, 1844, the leaders of the Triniatrios were going to make their dreams come true: to not only free the Dominicans from Haitian control, but to established an independent state free from all foreign power. At dawn, the blunderbuss shot of Matías Ramón Mella rang out at

584-630: A 67 m (220 ft) high marble monument named the Monumento de Santiago . Construction of the monument began in 1944 on the orders of then-dictator Rafael Trujillo . Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración Trujillo was assassinated in 1961, after which the monument was renamed the Monumento a los Héroes de la Restauración ("Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration" in English), in honor of

730-466: A certain social level, mostly linked to the lumber business. At the beginning of 1843, a rebellion broke out in the south of Haiti that led to the overthrow of Boyer and opened a situation of instability taken advantage of by the conspirators of the secret society La Trinitaria , led by Juan Pablo Duarte . At that time, under the La Reforma regime, Bobadilla fell into disgrace for the first time as

876-489: A collaborator of the Haitian regime, although it can be assumed that this position was the product of the conviction that there was no other alternative. In subsequent years he issued virulent judgments about Haitian rule, which possibly reflected his true consideration and, therefore, led him to call for a breakup as soon as he saw it feasible. Its retrospective rejection was justified by cultural considerations that asserted

1022-450: A couple, for more than a decade, with María Virginia Desmier D'Olbreuse, daughter of French emigrants, twice widowed by French people. Bobadilla had his children with her out of wedlock, although he recognized them. It came to be in May 1832 that the couple legally formalized their marital situation, both civilly and ecclesiastically. He distinguished his wife with the delicacy of the mentality of

1168-599: A criminal, persecuted and punished if necessary. In those days, urged by the imperative to prepare resistance against the Haitians, Sánchez did not give importance to the differences in objectives that separated them from the conservatives. It is explained that on March 8 the Junta sent a document to the French consul in which it requested the protection of that country in the event that Haitian troops entered; The proposal included

1314-507: A despotic order. He regained Santana's trust, although he never restored it within his inner circle. Judged essential, in any case, the lawyer continued to perform relevant functions within the State, in addition to that of president of the Senate. He refrained to avoid having a conflict with the hatero general again, thereby resigning himself to being inserted into a tyranny. On the occasion of

1460-532: A few detachments with Haitian troops in the regime, it was an easy task to initially shake off their domination. During the period called The First Republic (1844-1861) , the Haitians tried on numerous occasions to regain control over the Dominican part of the island, but were defeated time and again by Creole forces. The decision of the vast majority of Dominicans to be free and independent, the fight in their own territory, generally from more advantageous positions,

1606-480: A formidable threat to their preponderance, so that they felt obliged to forge alliances with all those who rejected the only one who then had the status of popular leader. To his surprise, the triumphant restaurateurs, far from arresting him or shooting him as a traitor, immediately asked him to provide his services to the Dominican Republic. History continued to repeat itself: Bobadilla was requested, as

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1752-453: A fundamental role in the country's independence. However, his government was marked by corruption and political repression. During his term, Santana adopted authoritarian and centralist measures, which generated discontent among various sectors of Dominican society. In addition, his economic policy favored large landowners and harmed small farmers and workers These unpopular measures and the lack of legitimacy of Santana's government contributed to

1898-400: A matter of course, in recognition of his political skills, seen as necessary for the success of a government administration; and, as on previous occasions, he bowed to the demand, also as a natural thing and as an inevitable destiny. Since 1866, at the end of Báez's third government, politics was polarized between his followers, already known as reds, and those of the liberal side, coming from

2044-573: A nation. Despite diplomatic and military efforts, the border conflict with Haiti was not resolved during the First Dominican Republic. It was not until years later, in the 20th century, that clear boundaries were established between the two countries. The First Republic was a period characterized by relative economic stability in the country. During this time, the Dominican economy was based primarily on agriculture , especially

2190-444: A panorama allowed him to publicly state for the first time his position against the maintenance of independence. Duarte and other Trinitarios raised their protest immediately; A state of opinion was created that led to a coup d'état , the 18 Dominican Brumaire , on June 9, 1844, with the support of the people and troops of the city, through which the conservatives who had defended the French protection. Bobadilla had to hide and wait for

2336-466: A position to hold a position in the government apparatus as soon as he returned, at less than 25 years old. (When he reached the age of majority in force at that time, which was 25 years of age, Bobadilla obtained his certification of Blood Purity , as all of both his paternal grandparents and maternal great-grandparents had been born in Europe, this certificate allowed him access to high public offices of

2482-591: A professional level in the city of Santiago. The institution in charge of organizing these events is the Asociación de Baloncesto de Santiago de los Treinta Caballeros (ABASACA) Santiago de Los Caballeros is the most successful city in the Dominican Republic based on Dominican League teams. Águilas Cibaeñas is the most successful baseball team not only in the Dominican Republic, but in the Caribbean, this team has 22 National Championship, and 6 Caribbean titles. This

2628-458: A questionable substance of the Haitian people: The distinctive character of Haitians is vain, proud, little inclined to work, friends of leisure and dissolution, without morals, without customs, without Religion, inclined to theft, lying, drunkenness and all the vices they can. constitute the degradation of a people, and almost no civil and political virtue can be pointed out to them. Practiced in murdering, plundering and devastating, their ambition

2774-605: A regional airport that closed in March 2002. It serves destinations such as San Juan, Port-au-Prince, New York City, Miami and Santo Domingo with regular services. On March 30, 2022, President Luis Abinader formally commenced construction of the first rapid transit system in Santiago De Los Caballeros. The Monorail project will be the first of its kind in the Caribbean and Central America . Completion

2920-537: A result of being accused of being a collaborator of the deposed President Boyer. It cannot, however, be considered that he leaned towards Dominican independence out of resentment. In fact, knowing the environment of the time like no one else, he sensed that independence was going to occur and announced to his intimates that he had decided to accompany “the boys.” The greatest effect of his separation from public positions must have been to facilitate his participation in conspiratorial activities. Until then, Bobadilla appeared as

3066-488: A reward for his services, in his last government Santana had him appointed president of the Consulting Senate. As on previous occasions, Bobadilla began to actively intervene in the elucidation of the country's central problems, although without being a key piece of the power racket. He had already shown signs of dealing with issues such as promoting immigration, the functioning of the courts, the rationalization of

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3212-597: A significant participation in the movement for Dominican independence . He is arguably the Dominican politician with the longest and most intense public life, serving in the most diverse scenarios: Under España Boba since 1810; in the "State" created by José Núñez de Cáceres in 1821; during the Haitian occupation almost until 1844; Then with the Trinitarios , even drafting the "Manifesto of January 16" which served as an act of independence in 1844. Later he occupied all

3358-421: A statesman endowed with the ability to perceive the content of problems and propose solutions in accordance with the circumstances. From that angle, he was probably the first political-intellectual figure of his time, with an outstanding capacity explained by his long performance in power. He was deeply involved in the Dominican environment and knew all the notable figures of his time; He was intimately familiar with

3504-417: A summit was held in the house of the two cannons, owned by Manuel Joaquín del Monte, another conservative lawyer who until then collaborated with the Haitians. The intransigence of both parties prevented agreements and the movement retreated after the repression deployed by President Charles Rivière-Hérard in mid-1843. As a result, Duarte had to leave the country, and Francisco del Rosario Sánchez remained at

3650-447: Is dominant and they have never been able to establish a solid government, having let the elements they had to constitute a State under the laws of reason and justice, known as the law of nations, disappear; so they have not been able to progress; They have always been in decline: they are enemies of foreigners, they do not allow them to marry in the country, acquire real estate […]. With his commitment, Bobadilla gave considerable impetus to

3796-548: Is estimated at the end of 2024. Facilities include Hospital Cabral y Baez, Clínica Corominas, Hospital De Especialidades Medicas Materno Infantil, Union Médica, and Hospital Metropolitano De Santiago (HOMS), being the largest hospital in all of the Dominican Republic and in all the Caribbean . In the Strategic Plan of Santiago it is indicated that the construction of the Metropolitan Park would increase

3942-614: Is located on a hilly terrain in the middle of the Cibao Valley in the Central Region of the Dominican Republic , one of the most fertile lands found in the island. The Yaque del Norte River passes by Santiago which is in between the Cordillera Central and the Cordillera Septentrional, two of the three major mountain ranges on the island of Hispaniola , forming the Cibao Valley . The city has

4088-460: Is named after the five brothers that died in an effort to end Trujillo's regime and dictatorship in the Dominican Republic in the mid 20th century. The anti-Trujillo legacy of the Patiño family did not begin with the brothers, but with their father who was killed in 1931 in the first anti-Trujillo insurrection of the Dominican Republic. On a hill overlooking Santiago is the city's tallest structure,

4234-407: Is what causes what a lot of people call Baseballs most intense rivalry, which is a long historic Rivalry between Águilas Cibaeñas and Tigres del Licey, being "Licey" the most popular winter league baseball team in the world, and Águilas Cibaeñas being close second. Santiago's major baseball and basketball teams are Las Aguilas Cibaeñas and Los Metros de Santiago . Santiago has two stadiums, and

4380-450: The Cibao valley, has historically benefited from the fertile lands of this region. This makes Santiago de los Caballeros an important area for farming and livestock. Santiago's industrial sector is also one of the most dynamic in the country. It has the concentration of 15% of domestic industries. This means 308 manufacturing companies, which in 2004 employed more than 14,000 people or 12% of

4526-718: The Dominican Restoration War of 1863, in which the Dominican Republic regained its independence from Spain. Museums in the city include the Museo Folklórico Yoryi Morel which exhibits Santiago's Carnival culture, and displays some garments worn by lechones of Santiago Province in the Carnival, as well as those worn in other provinces. The museum is named after noted Santiago painter Yoryi Morel . Museo del Tabaco or The Tobacco Museum which shows manufacturing methods as well as

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4672-473: The Dominican State on 1 March 1844; they established a cabinet called the " Central Gubernative Junta " and chose Bobadilla as president. He issued a decree that ensured that the new government will not act against the Haitians who reside in the territory and respect their properties. The content of the resolution is the following: Instructed that the news is circulated in the public that due to

4818-814: The Dominican War of Independence . The city's name, Saint James of the Knights, refers to the Hidalgos de la Isabela, a group of knights who had come from La Isabela city to stay in Santiago. Sometimes, the city is called Santiago de los 30 Caballeros ( English: Saint James of the 30 Knights ). The name of the city (Saint James of the Knights) refers to the Hidalgos de la Isabela, a group of knights who had come from La Isabela to settle in Santiago. The colony

4964-462: The First Republic was a period of great importance in Dominican history , as it marked the beginning of its independent life. This stage spanned from 1844 to 1861. The independence of the Dominican Republic was proclaimed on February 27, 1844, when a group of young patriots led by Juan Pablo Duarte and other prominent Dominican leaders rebelled against Haitian rule. This proclamation marked

5110-469: The Manifesto of January 16 , which stated the causes of the overthrow of Haitian rule and the policy that the Dominican Republic should follow. The sources agree that Bobadilla took part in the preparation of the text or he was its editor; The most credible thing is that he corrected and expanded it. After the initial fighting, liberal Trinitarians and conservative Frenchifieds begun the organisation of

5256-572: The New World , the city is the "first Santiago of the Americas". Today it is one of the Dominican Republic's cultural, political, industrial and financial centers. Due to its location in the fertile Cibao Valley , it has a robust agricultural sector and is a leading exporter of rum, textiles, and cigars. Santiago is known as "La Ciudad Corazón" (the "Heartland City"). Santiago de los Caballeros has historically been an important strategic city in

5402-506: The Royal Audience of Santo Domingo . Consequently, he accepted Santana's decision to incorporate the country into Spain in March 1861, but he was not co-responsible for that step nor did he show enthusiasm for it. As Rufino Martínez highlights, following his cautious attitude of calculation, he considered that, once decided, the measure would be carried out and he was obliged to accept it because it coincided with his convictions about

5548-643: The Universidad Autónoma de Santo Domingo Santiago is also home to a Binational Center, the Centro Cultural Domínico-Americano (CCDA), which was founded in 1962 by a group of Dominicans and Americans living in Santiago. At the beginning, the CCDA set about providing English language courses. Later, the library was opened and included the lending of overhead projectors and documentary films. These last two were sponsored by

5694-712: The American Embassy. CCDA is located on Estrella Sadhalá Avenue. These facilities of the CCDA were opened on July 23, 1962. Throughout its 50 years of existence, the CCDA has taught English language courses, painting classes and manual activities. Santiago has share taxis (often called carros públicos or conchos ) and private and independent bus owners who form their own routes according to their demands. The city has private bus transportation to other cities. Bus companies include Dioni, Metro, Caribe Tours, Transporte Espinal, and Aetra Bus. The Autopista Juan Pablo Duarte highway, officially known as DR-1 , passes by

5840-583: The Baecistas around Santo Domingo, proclaimed a liberal constitution and moved the capital to Santiago, but they accepted the return of Santana and put him in command of the besieging troops. After finally triumphing against Báez, Santana also turned against the Cibaeños liberals, reestablished his control over the country and took advantage of international conditions, the American Civil War and

5986-542: The Central Government Board was in the hands of Tomás Bobadilla , and the Liberation Army with General Pedro Santana , and his Seiban lancers. Although they were the ones who had the experience in managing men for the coming war, they were also allies of the bourgeoisie of foreign importers and exporters who supported the annexation of the country to the highest power. After a failed attempt by

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6132-573: The Dominican State. On the one hand, as has been seen, his presence was almost irreplaceable as the figure with the greatest experience and capacity as a lawyer and jurist. At the same time, after 1846, he never achieved a level of power that would allow him to decisively influence the evolution of the political process. Rather, to the extent that he aspired to play a leading role, he suffered failures that led him to resign himself to performing subordinate functions and moving with extreme caution in

6278-466: The First Dominican Republic faced a series of internal conflicts and political struggles. One of the main conflicts was the struggle between conservatives and liberals, who had divergent political and economic visions. From the day after the Declaration of Independence, political power passed to the conservative group of hateros and Frenchified bureaucrats. Through majority control, the presidency of

6424-421: The French consul Eustache Juchereau de Saint Denys , who served as confidential advisor to the nascent State. Although at the end of April, after the overthrow of Hérard, Haitian forces widthdrew from the nation, Bobadilla insisted that French protectorate be immediately obtained. To this end, he called a meeting of notables with the apparent purpose of reporting on the government's financial precariousness. Such

6570-417: The Haitian independentists were on the verge of defeating the French, so the possibility of their crossing the old border loomed. The emigration experience must have marked him for the rest of his life, since his parents surely went through difficult times. This criterion is supported by the fact that the parents returned in 1810, that is, as soon as the return of Spanish sovereignty occurred and they judged that

6716-639: The Provincial Council, which served for less than two years, while the Constitution of 1812 remained in force. In 1817 he acquired a notary office, which allowed him to consolidate himself in the legal profession. Finally, he obtained the positions of councilor and trustee of the Santo Domingo City Council in 1820. During that time he considered himself a Spanish citizen, but such identity did not prevent him from accepting

6862-710: The Puerta de la Misericordia, and thus, the Dominican Republic was born. That same day, the Dominican Act of Independence, which became the Constitutive Act of the Dominican State, was read at the Puerta del Conde . Simultaneously, another group of patriots led by Francisco del Rosario Sánchez declared independence and forced the Haitian garrison in Santo Domingo led by Desgrotte capitulate. As there were

7008-490: The Restoration, who held the Interior and Police portfolio. As was required, Bobadilla agreed to collaborate with the new rulers, but he did not do so out of simple opportunism, but above all because the conflicts that pitted Santana's former supporters against Buenaventura Báez had not disappeared. Since 1866, at the end of Báez's third government, politics was polarized between his followers, already known as reds, and those of

7154-415: The Santiago government chaired by José Desiderio Valverde . He was appointed senator of Santo Domingo and expressed his satisfaction with the order of things. History continued to repeat itself: Bobadilla was willing to adapt to the existing situation, while those who controlled it were forced to rely on his services, whether in recognition of his capacity or to prevent him from joining the enemy side. But, in

7300-465: The Santiagos green area from its currently 1.1% to 4%. Some of the recreational places found in Santiago are: Santiago has twinning agreements with the following sister cities : Tom%C3%A1s Bobadilla Tomás Bobadilla y Briones (30 March 1785 – 21 December 1871) was a writer, intellectual and politician from the Dominican Republic . The first ruler of the Dominican Republic , he had

7446-482: The South, more educated and better administrator, although more cunning end even honest than Santana. As the Dominican War of Independence raged on through the 1840s and 1850s, both politicians extended their influence over the entire nation and separated it from its sovereign destiny. One of the key moments of this period was the government of Pedro Santana. Santana was a Dominican military man and politician who played

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7592-470: The Spanish army. and Centro León which displays elements of the Caribbean and Dominican experience, natural Dominican history, and the evolution and culture of the indigenous Taíno peoples. As much as the rest of the nation, Santiago residents enjoy baseball and look forward to the Dominican winter season with the local team being the Águilas Cibaeñas . Besides baseball, basketball is also played at

7738-514: The Supreme Court of Justice, from 3 June 1851, until 17 January 1853; afterwards, from 1853 until 1859, period of the governments of Rule Mota, Desiderio Valverde, Buenaventura Báez and Pedro Santana , he held important offices. He was the president of the Senate of the Dominican Republic in 1854. During the re-annexation era to Spain (1861–1865), Bobadilla was designated Magistrate of

7884-562: The Trinidadians, since he lacked faith in the possibility of the country achieving a defined status as an independent State. This conclusion was the product of the common sense that his experience provided him. For him it was inevitable that a power would take charge of Dominican affairs through annexation. The difference in positions between Bobadilla and the Trinitarios did not prevent them from trying to reach an agreement, for which

8030-586: The Western Part who make known to the Board their determination to join our cause will be enabled to take an oath of fidelity before the municipal mayor, first obtaining an order to do so from this Board." Another assurance was that slavery would forever be abolished in the Dominican state. This would be issued in the following decree: Slavery has disappeared forever from the territory of the Dominican Republic, and that whoever spread this news will be considered

8176-549: The appointment of first officer of the State Treasury granted to him by José Núñez de Cáceres , president of the Independent State of Spanish Haiti , a product of the overthrow of Spanish domination . Although he was 35 years old, he was not yet a figure of the first order, despite enjoying the confidence of successive Spanish governors as well as Núñez de Cáceres. In accordance with the situation created by

8322-536: The beginning of the occupation, in July 1824, the Haitian Government had in fact ignored the legality of the system of common titles, the most widespread form of land ownership, by ordering that these extensions, in which multiple co-owners coexisted, be subdivided and individual titles were awarded to the co-owners. Boyer immediately renounced applying this provision because it could generate disturbances among

8468-419: The cause of the creation of the Dominican State in 1844, because many considered him as the prototype of the politician who was never wrong and reasoned that if he had oriented himself in that direction the event would end being produced. This prestige allowed him to establish conspiratorial ties with important figures in Santo Domingo and nearby towns. Bobadilla's objective differed completely from that held by

8614-624: The city center and connects the city directly to Santo Domingo . Other minor highways connect the city to Puerto Plata, Samaná, and the northwestern region of the country. The Cibao International Airport serves mostly Dominicans living in the United States and other Caribbean islands like Cuba, the Turks and Caicos Islands, and Puerto Rico, as well as Panama. The airport of the city was the Santiago Municipal Airport ,

8760-432: The civil war of 1857, a new parenthesis was presented. Buenaventura Báez had returned to power in 1856 and Bobadilla tried not to come into conflict with the new order of things, despite his declared loyalty to Santana, who was arrested and deported. Until Báez's ascension, Bobadilla apparently tried unsuccessfully to get him to reconcile with Santana, perhaps thinking that this way he would not suffer reprisals. But as soon as

8906-485: The colonial administration, reserved to white Dominicans and Peninsulars ). Lugo Lovatón says that in Mayagüez he managed to get a job in a public notary's office, an occupation that provided him with the first rudiments of being a lawyer. But he did not receive a university education, not even after he returned to Santo Domingo. Hence, his intellectual and legal training was the product of self-taught activity. Given

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9052-424: The commercialization and industrialization of its products and finished goods, production of goods in the free zones, and by commerce. The city has headquarters and branches of all the main stores, supermarkets, restaurants and financial entities of the country. The city also has several shopping centers and multinational companies. Since it is the second-largest city in the Dominican Republic , it currently produces

9198-461: The conflict, various negotiations and diplomatic agreements were held, but none achieved a lasting solution. Territorial disputes continued throughout the existence of the First Dominican Republic. This border conflict with Haiti had a significant impact on the political and economic stability of the country during that period. The Dominican Republic had to allocate resources and efforts to defend its territory, which affected its development and growth as

9344-399: The constitution were in fact unknown by article 210, which enshrined the dictatorship of a single individual. From 1844 to 1847, Bobadilla occupied important offices inside the State, such as President of Chamber of Deputies of the Dominican Republic in 1847. In the performance of his duties, after independence in 1844, Bobadilla ceased to be a simple bureaucrat: he rose to the height of

9490-443: The constitution, a copy of the one existing in the United States. Santana refused to accept the presidency under such conditions and argued that he needed to have extraordinary prerogatives as the only means of confronting the Haitian threat. Bobadilla, advised by Saint Denys, suggested the introduction of article 210, which conferred full powers on Santana in the event that he himself declared a state of emergency. The entire articles of

9636-461: The country into Spain in March 1861, but he was not co-responsible for that step nor did he show enthusiasm for it. As Rufino Martínez highlights, following his cautious attitude of calculation, he considered that, once decided, the measure would be carried out and he was obliged to accept it because it coincided with his convictions about the impossibility of the Dominican people forging a stable independent order. and fruitful. He served as Chairman of

9782-506: The country, which attracted miners and businessmen interested in exploiting these resources. Trade also benefited, as trade relations were established with other countries in the region and ports were built to facilitate the exchange of goods . A period of economic stability was experienced during the First Republic of the Dominican Republic , driven primarily by agricultural production, mining, and trade. These factors contributed to

9928-465: The country. Months later he was appointed judge of the Royal Court, one of the few positions of true responsibility assigned by the new dominators to Dominicans. As a sign of trust, he received additional tasks, such as translating the codes from French and making them compatible with the reality of the country. He was confirmed in the profession of lawyer and received honorary distinctions, including

10074-445: The dangerous conditions that kept them outside the land would not be repeated. It could be asserted that the tenacious decision not to abandon Dominican soil that he showed for the rest of his life, a key explanatory of his political behavior, was due to this unfortunate experience of youth. Despite the probable difficulty in which his parents survived while they lived abroad, Bobadilla must have achieved certain training that put him in

10220-464: The destinies of the country. Such consideration led him to maintain until the last minute the hope that accidents could occur that would end up tipping the balance in favor of Spain. The national triumph represented for him, in those days, the relapse into barbarism. He clung to the convictions of the lawyer attached to power to the last consequences, especially when his certainties about the desirable regime under direct foreign tutelage were at stake. Spain

10366-460: The division of powers. Santana objected to the change and pushed for the December constitutional review, which returned a rigid autocratic spirit. From now on, the constitution of December 1854 was considered the prototype of the authoritarian order, as it extreme the all-embracing powers of the president. Ten years later, Bobadilla returned to play the role of November 1844, as standard bearer of

10512-697: The effect of the tobacco plantations along the city's history, the Museo Histórico Fortaleza San Luis or Historic San Luis Fort Museum which previously served as a municipal prison., the Museo de los Héroes de la Restauración or Restoration Heroes Museum is currently under construction and houses a display of pictures from the Restoration War from the 1863–1865 battles between the Dominican Government and

10658-400: The end of the Haitian occupation of Santo Domingo , leading to the establishment of the new nation . After this, the Dominican Republic would have to fend off against external interests from Haiti, Spain, France, Great Britain, and the United States to maintain its sovereignty. Internally, the new nation faced a series of challenges, including the construction of a stable political system and

10804-476: The entry of the Haitian president Jean-Pierre Boyer at the beginning of 1822, and determined not to abandon the country under any circumstances, Bobadilla decided to adopt the republican principles that in theory governed the Haitian State. He was among the few Dominicans who held positions continuously in the Haitian administration and showed effectiveness in collecting the allegations of the dominators in

10950-443: The evolution of events. A month later Santana entered the city, staged a countercoup and proceeded to reorganize the Junta, expelling the Trinitarios and banishing them “forever.” The conservatives triumphed through this militaristic act and the leadership fell to Pedro Santana, so Bobadilla was no longer the leading figure on this side. In any case, he decided without hesitation to collaborate with Santana so that he could concentrate

11096-552: The existing Ministries and Portfolios of the nascent republic, of which one of the measures included the abolition of slavery . Then an annexationist in 1861, but "without enthusiasm" according to historian Roberto Cassá  ; to end up as a nationalist until his death, which occurred in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince , on December 21, 1871, when he was about 85 years old. He was born in Neiba on 30 March 1785, son of Vicente Bobadilla Amaral, and Gregoria Justina Briones Pérez. He

11242-478: The experiential context, which began in his childhood in Neiba, Bobadilla's occupations and his ability did not prevent him from feeling like a man of the people. Being a dignitary, he led a simple life, delighting in the typical Dominican pleasures, such as cockfights, horseback riding or dancing in the endless fandangos. He was noted as an unrepentant womanizer, despite his stern character. His personal economic support

11388-467: The following subdivisions: Santiago features a tropical monsoon climate ( Am ) under the Köppen climate classification . The average temperature varies little in the city, because the tropical trade winds help mitigate the heat and humidity throughout the year. December and January are the coolest months and July and August are the warmest. Santiago and the rest of the country are in the Caribbean and have

11534-492: The greatest possible share of powers, in what he saw as a guarantee to maintain order in circumstances that he considered delicate. Bobadilla, certainly, aspired to a traditional institutionalized order, in which there was not a dictator, but the power of the ruling elite. But, immediately, he deemed it necessary to join the militarist reaction that ended in the establishment of the Santana dictatorship. For several months Bobadilla

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11826-494: The head of the Trinitarios, maintaining the position that the objective It could not be other than absolute independence. Although Bobadilla did not give up placing his hopes on the establishment of a protectorate of France, at one point he realized that it would not be feasible to overthrow Haitian rule without counting on the young liberals, the most active sector of those days. In the second half of 1843, he established ties with another leader, Matías Ramón Mella , who insisted on

11972-463: The historic center of Santiago. The neo-classical gothic Cathedral of Santiago was built in 1895 by Onofre de Lora, an architect native to the city. The Hermanos Patiño Bridge is both the largest and oldest bridge in the city connecting the North and South sides of the city of Santiago. Its construction was started by Rafael Leónidas Trujillo and inaugurated in 1962, one year after his death. The bridge

12118-403: The impossibility of the Dominican people forging a stable independent order and fruitful. During the annexation to Spain, the “universal minister” was confirmed ipso facto in high positions in the state apparatus. A few days after the event occurred, he was appointed member of a commission in charge of resolving the monetary issue, which constituted one of the most serious problems that afflicted

12264-475: The insurgents as bandits, and reduced their leaders to the status of predators, murderers and rioters incapable of political action. When the unstoppable advance of the rebels became evident, for the first time the old man expressed a pessimistic stance about the future of the country. It was not only that everything had been left in ruins, but that he could not conceive of the possibility that these rustic guerrilla leaders, in his crudely illiterate eyes, could govern

12410-570: The insurrection broke out in Santiago against the Báez government, on July 7, 1857, in protest of the government's financial management in the purchase of tobacco, Bobadilla was imprisoned on the pretext of complicity in the murder of a relative of Baez. He refused to release him for fear that he would join the besiegers of the city, so he spent about a year in the Ozama Fortress . When Báez capitulated, Bobadilla received various commissions from

12556-479: The judicial apparatus, in addition to directing a public educational establishment and teaching civil law classes at the San Buenaventura school. Equipped with extraordinary vigor, in addition to these functions he found time to practice the profession of lawyer and dedicate himself to the mahogany cutting business. He thus combined the exercise of high functions with independent personal support. But, as

12702-428: The keys to the functioning of the State and penetrated the hidden secrets of the popular soul. In any case, his experience in holding positions as a lawyer, cultural gifts and professional expertise allowed him to be the highest level expositor of the country's problems during the period known as the First Republic , between 1844 and 1861. Despite such prominence, Bobadilla began to have an ambiguous relationship within

12848-526: The kingdoms of his daughter Joanna I of Castile . The city was devastated by another earthquake on December 2, 1562. The survivors settled on land belonging to Petronila Jáquez of Minaya, adjacent to the Yaque del Norte , which is the current location of the city's river. The brief French during the Peace of Basel (which yielded the Spanish part of the island to France in 1795) left its mark on Santiago. Santiago

12994-409: The labor of Dominican manufacturing work. The products range from cigars, coffee, and alcoholic beverages, to concrete, plywood and sheet products. The Mercado Modelo on Calle del Sol is a shopping center where there are various stores of handicrafts and native articles made by hand. Santiago has recently experienced an era of rapid growth and development. It has become a city of great importance for

13140-459: The liberal current. This behavior of a considerable part of the Santanistas is explained because they gave priority to their conflict with Buenaventura Báez. The enmity between Baecistas and Santanistas became so terrible that, with Santana gone, his followers could prefer anything as long as their inveterate enemy did not reign. Bobadilla was perhaps the main architect of this symbiosis between

13286-465: The liberal side, coming from the main generals of the Restoration, who shortly after became known as blues. Although many conservatives who had been followers of Santana took sides in favor of Báez, at the time it was concluded that, as a political tendency, Santanism had experienced a metamorphosis in the conditions created after the departure of the Spaniards and that, To stay in power, he had joined

13432-487: The low value of the land was evident. Consequently, until the end of his life Bobadilla had to maintain an arduous struggle to obtain the means of subsistence. This precariousness helps explain the clinging to high positions in the state apparatus. When he had to go into exile in 1847, he made it a condition that he be provided with means of transportation and a small initial help, since he lacked money to support himself abroad. When Santana returned to power in 1853, Bobadilla

13578-415: The main generals of the Restoration, who shortly after became known as blues. Although many conservatives who had been followers of Santana took sides in favor of Báez, at the time it was concluded that, as a political tendency, Santanaism had experienced a metamorphosis in the conditions created after the departure of the Spaniards and that, To stay in power, he had joined the liberal current. This behavior of

13724-483: The midst of the whirlwind of conflicting interests. In reality, this situation was universal among politicians and officials, since the weakness of the nascent State tended to concentrate powers in the figure of the Executive, who regulated the assignment of positions and perks. Bobadilla, who had conceived Article 210, was one of the first victims of this key resource of the autocratic Santana regime, although at no time

13870-484: The name of the principles of freedom and equality. In particular he gained the esteem of President Boyer himself, as well as the governor of the Department of Santo Domingo, Jérôme-Maximilien Borgella . At the beginning of his services to the new dominators, a month after Boyer returned to Port-au-Prince in 1822, he appointed Bobadilla as a member of a commission to make proposals regarding education. Months later he

14016-474: The nation and the region's development. The population of Santiago was about 771,748 inhabitants as of 2022, making it the second most populous city in the Dominican Republic and one of the largest in the Caribbean (behind Santo Domingo, Havana, and Port-au-Prince), as well as the largest city that isn't a capital (although it once was). The Victorian era was the zenith of architecture in the city. Numerous residences were built in this European style, which makes up

14162-422: The need for an alliance of all those opposed to Haitian rule. Finally, Sánchez accepted this position and entered into negotiations with Bobadilla. Once the coup was planned on February 27 by a secret committee of Trinitarios, its members, led by Sánchez, decided to make an agreement with Bobadilla and other conservatives on the basis of recognizing that a fully independent State was going to be founded. Sánchez wrote

14308-462: The neighboring country. Although there is no detailed information about the first years of his life, it can be assured that he was formed in close association with the Dominican environment. Hence, the decision to emigrate that his parents made to avoid the dangers of the Haitian troops must have been painful for him. The family took refuge in Puerto Rico , like many, just when it became clear that

14454-399: The new rise of European colonialism, to annex propagate a new annexation project. This became the prelude for the annexation to Spain in 1861. The border conflict with Haiti was one of the main challenges faced by the First Dominican Republic (1844-1861). Since its independence in 1844, the Dominican Republic had to deal with territorial disputes and tensions with its Haiti. The border between

14600-577: The official notes of the plenipotentiary of the King of Spain and those of the Republic of Haiti on the claim and possession of the Eastern part . In this text, it is based on the assumption that Spanish domination was characterized by the exercise of cruelties that led to the extinction of the only people vested with the right of possession, the indigenous people. In accordance with liberal principles, for him

14746-447: The old Santanista conservatives and the new restorative liberals, despite the fact that both parties had waged a two-year war. But the nature of the current society encouraged unexpected alliances, which ended up being seen naturally. It didn't matter that thousands had died and that the ashes of the fields were still smoking; Only the imperatives of the struggle for power counted. For the restaurateurs it became clear that Báez constituted

14892-463: The organization of the state structure. During this stage, the country's first Constitution was promulgated in November 1844, which established a republican and democratic system. However, the nation for much of the period operated under the rule of conservative cuadillos, who sought out to disburse the liberal principles that laid the foundation of the patriotic sentiment. The first Republic was also

15038-475: The owners of herds and other portions of the population who, in one way or another, achieved their livelihood protected by that system. But, urged by the fiscal deficit, in 1840 Boyer ordered the payment of a tax of 25 pesos for every thousand feet of mahogany cut, a way of ignoring the validity of the property titles, which generated heated protests. Bobadilla and Delmonte managed to have the measure annulled, which increased their prestige, mainly among individuals of

15184-454: The petty bourgeoisie to regain power under the leadership of Juan Pablo Duarte , who represented the strongest component opposed to the imposition of foreign rule, the hatero sector led by Santana, leader of the East of the country, expelled the Trinitarios and established a military dictatorship, which was only disputed by his former protégé, Buenaventura Báez , a rancher-logger and merchant from

15330-444: The political change that has just taken place, the individuals of the Western Part who lived in it must leave this city, and those of French origin born in the former Spanish Part makes it known: “That according to established principles, the current Government is not in the intention of expelling any of those who are included in the previous category; that on the contrary, their persons and properties will be respected and that those from

15476-481: The political order should originate in the will of the community, which is why he considered that the Dominican people had expressed their will to join Haiti. He went so far as to declare Boyer an “angel of peace” for having instituted a just regime that ended slavery and oppression. In the same way, Bobadilla tried to do everything possible to represent the interests of his social environment. While remaining faithful to

15622-576: The production of sugar , coffee , and tobacco . These products were exported to other countries, which generated income for the development and growth of the country. Sugar production was especially important during this period, as the Dominican Republic became one of the main sugar producers in the Caribbean . This attracted foreign investments and contributed to the country's economic growth. In addition to agriculture, other economic activities were also developed, such as mining and trade . Deposits of gold and silver were discovered in some regions of

15768-416: The proposal of a title of nobility. When the Dominican Restoration War broke out, he remained unwavering in his support for Spanish domination, which can be inferred from his correspondence with people he trusted, with whom he had no need to pretend. In these letters he shows satisfaction with the successes that the Spanish troops sometimes achieved against the Dominican patriots. Bobadilla simply described

15914-493: The return of Church lands was demanded, and which was attributed to the priest José M. Bobadilla, brother of the cabinet member. Shortly afterwards, without the prior consent of Santana, Bobadilla was appointed member of the Tribunate, the name given to the lower house of Congress. Initially the dictator accepted the appointment, considering it advisable not to enter into an open dispute with his former mentor. In 1847 Bobadilla

16060-412: The rulers, he gained prestige among the population as a competent lawyer, the quintessentially experienced one, who managed to mitigate the rigors of foreign power. In 1840, on the occasion of the announcement of the implementation of the abolition of the common land system, Bobadilla, together with José Joaquín del Monte, moved to the Haitian capital in order to advocate for the repeal of the provision. At

16206-421: The same way, when things changed he showed a conjurer's ability to join the group of winners. In accordance with this procedure, Bobadilla immediately sympathized with Santana when he disowned the government of Santiago and the liberal constitution of Moca. Once again, the lawyer's rhetorical skills and legal capacity were put at the service of despotism and he wrote a memorial justifying Santana's coup d'état. In

16352-402: The second highest percentage of the nation's GDP, while also having one of the highest incomes per capita, and a large middle-class population. Telecommunications, such as; wireless phones, cable service, internet service and other services are important for the local economy. Tourism , to a lesser extent, also accounts for a portion of the city's economy. Santiago, like most cities and towns in

16498-443: The separation of Church and State. This meant that the State could not intervene in religious affairs and that every citizen was free to profess the religion of his or her choice. The new Constitution of the First Dominican Republic laid the foundations for the political organization of the country. It established a republican system of government, with a division of powers and the separation of Church and State. Since its formation,

16644-499: The stadiums are The Estadio Cibao home of the Aguilas Cibaeñas and The Gran Arena del Cibao home of Los Metros De Santiago The Female Volleyball Team have claimed two bronze medals in the professional Dominican Volleyball League . In early 2015, there was the official launch of Liga Dominicana de Fútbol in the Dominican Republic. Santiago is the first city in the country to hold a FIFA Certified Stadium, which

16790-598: The state apparatus. Thanks to the experience gained in Puerto Rico, in 1811 he held the position of public notary, which he held until the entry of the Haitians in 1822. Shortly after, he was appointed chief notary of the Archbishopric of the Diocese of Santo Domingo , a role expanded not long after with the position of secretary of said organization. As if that were not enough, in 1813 he was appointed secretary of

16936-450: The tax system and the regulation of common lands. He developed the thesis that the condition of progress presupposed, first and foremost, differentiation from the Haitian legacy, a country of “infernal” politics. It meant opening up to foreign trade as a basic means of accessing the factors of prosperity that Dominicans lacked and that, by necessity, had to be found among foreigners. Consequently, he accepted Santana's decision to incorporate

17082-560: The text he argued that the seat of government in Santiago altered a natural order, that the territorial division established by the Moca constitution would cause confrontations between the regions and that, overall, that constitution was biased by a mistaken attempt to innovate. He simply ratified his conservative worldview to legitimize the replacement of the constitution of December 1854. This did not prevent him from reiterating, undaunted, modern democratic principles, while recognizing that Santana

17228-486: The time came when he considered leaving the country, he preferred to stay and face any risk that might come from that group of robbers, arsonists and murderers that he claimed were the restaurateurs. He therefore declined the offer made to him by the Spanish to be confirmed in the position of oidor in Cuba or Puerto Rico. In the end, their attachment to the land prevailed, whether out of petty calculations of convenience, fear of

17374-435: The time, calling her La Madama, which alluded to her French origin. The relationship, however, continued to be stormy, and his wife ended up separating from him when she found out about one of his affairs; He had 5 children born out of wedlock: María del Carmen Leonor (b. 1823), María Vicenta (b. 1824), Gerardo (b. 1827), Carlos Tomás (b. 1830), José María (b. 1830); they had a daughter after their wedding: Clemencia Antonia (who

17520-566: The transfer of the Samaná peninsula, which was already beginning to be considered of strategic value. Between Bobadilla and Pedro Santana , designated head of the Southern Expeditionary Front, confidential ties were established aimed at obtaining the protection of France, since they agreed that the country did not have the military resources to confront the Haitian aggression. At the same time, Bobadilla established ties with

17666-436: The two countries was not clearly defined and this led to constant conflicts and territorial disputes. Haiti claimed the entire island of Hispaniola, while the Dominican Republic defended its independence and sovereignty over its territory. These border tensions led to several armed clashes between the two countries. The Dominican Republic had to defend itself and protect its borders from Haitian incursions and attacks. To resolve

17812-582: The tyrant promoted a riot of “the people and the army” that broke into the session room and forced the tribune to request a license to go abroad, but not before giving a speech in which he praised himself as the true architect of the creation of the Dominican State. When he learned that some soldiers were threatening to kill him, he appeared at the House defiantly and armed with a revolver. In June 1847, Bobadilla had to go into exile, his lifelong bete noire, after his bitter youth experience in Puerto Rico . The exile

17958-431: The use of pack animals for transport and combat, while the Haitians marched on foot and did not receive support of food, medicine and other supplies from their country when they were on campaign; They were factors that contributed to militarily consolidating the independence from Haiti. During this time, a new Constitution was established that laid the foundation for the country's political organization. The new Constitution

18104-508: The vicissitudes of emigration or out of rapport with the Dominican lifestyle. He collaborated with the Cabral regime and with the third period of Báez established at the end of 1865, which sought to gain the trust of everyone, especially the restaurateurs. However, shortly after, Báez's centralist tendency caused a break with Cabral, who announced an insurrection from Haiti, immediately supported by Pedro Antonio Pimentel , another leading man of

18250-452: The walled perimeter of the city; and his will states that, at the end of his life, he only had one house, part of which he attributed to his wife's contribution to the marriage. It is true that he owned enormous tracts of land in Baní , Azua , Neiba and San Juan , which totaled more than 1,000 pesos in community titles; and although the effective value of these titles exceeded the nominal value,

18396-504: The worsening of the political crisis in the First Dominican Republic. However, other administrations proved to be just as disastrous. In 1857, the tobacco farmers and retail merchants of Cibao with the center of Santiago, who had continued to grow economically without achieving greater influence in the government, rose up against the Báez government under the leadership of José Desiderio Valverde , accusing him of speculating against him with tobacco and hard currency. The revolutionaries placed

18542-444: Was Santana's closest advisor, as a member of the Board and later as Secretary of Justice, Public Instruction and Foreign Relations. Since then, the core of power was located in the cabinet, made up of Bobadilla, Manuel Cabral, Ricardo Miura and Manuel Jiménes . Among them, Bobadilla was the key figure, the man of ability and experience, the incarnation of reason of State, the symbol of continuity so dear to conservatives. This function

18688-409: Was a “benign” dictator. He proclaimed that the constitution was perfectly democratic, despite having abolished the provincial deputations and other components of the liberal spirit that the two previous constitutions had. Santana's presence and the resulting authoritarian dose, according to Bobadilla, were necessary to confront Báez, whom he accused of being a reckless attacker of the state coffers. As

18834-555: Was appointed member of the Conservative Council , the name then given to the upper house of the Legislative Branch. From this position he intervened in the constitutional debates, since he had to be part of the commission drafting the constitution of December 1854. In February of that year the congressmen had managed to approve a less authoritarian constitutional text, which eliminated article 210 and restored

18980-529: Was appointed president of the aforementioned body, a position from which he began to actively advocate for an effective separation of powers, which implied weakening Santana's powers and conferring true autonomy on the Legislative Branch. It was the exact opposite of what he had done in November 1844 with Article 210. He also questioned the reports of the Secretary of Finance, Ricardo Miura, which led Santana to demand his immediate dismissal. Bobadilla resisted, but

19126-410: Was appointed prosecutor of El Seibo. In 1830 he was confirmed as a lawyer, then called public defender, and the following year he received the appointment of notary public of Santo Domingo. His prestige in Haitian ruling circles increased with Spain's claim to sovereignty over Santo Domingo in 1830, through the mission of Felipe Dávila Fernández de Castro. Bobadilla wrote a booklet titled, Observations on

19272-495: Was born at a time when Santo Domingo was in a situation of incipient prosperity. But this phase ended with the border wars of the last decade of the 18th century and the cession of the country to France in 1795. From then on, the character's existence would accompany the tribulations of his entire social environment. The situation of the inhabitants of the border areas became almost unsustainable, so most of them had to move to Azua , Baní or other places less exposed to incursions from

19418-682: Was built in the campus of the Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra and became the home of the major and first city soccer team Cibao FC from Liga Dominicana de Fútbol . Santiago is home of several universities including the prestigious Pontificia Universidad Católica Madre y Maestra (PUCMM) and Universidad Tecnológica de Santiago (UTESA). Other higher learning institutions present in Santiago are: Universidad Organización & Método (O&M), Universidad Abierta para Adultos (UAPA), Universidad Nacional Evangélica and one regional campus belonging to

19564-408: Was common at the time, Bobadilla was not rich, but rather he achieved the necessary income to lead a comfortable life, in accordance with his social position and his public functions. He lived in the colonial town, had land, dressed elegantly, but lacked fortune. In his papers, published by historian Lugo Lovatón, it is observed that he had to make various transactions for the sale of stone houses within

19710-415: Was drafted and promulgated in 1844, shortly after the Dominican Republic declared its independence from Haiti. This Constitution established a republican system of government, in which the fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens were recognized. One of the most notable aspects of this Constitution was the division of powers. The executive power was in the hands of a president, elected by popular vote, who

19856-436: Was essential. Although discreetly, Bobadilla once again placed himself at the command of the person who had banished him and shortly afterward he was appointed fiscal attorney of the Supreme Court of Justice, the main function within the judicial apparatus. Buenaventura Báez, appointed president days later, confirmed him in office. As was already characteristic of him and would continue to be from now on, he held other positions in

20002-478: Was highlighted during the deliberations to promulgate the constitution in the second half of 1844. The majority of the deputies, meeting in San Cristóbal in order to stay away from the influence of Santana, although they had conservative criteria, wanted a constitution that included an order of division of powers that guaranteed a rule of law. All of these precepts, coming from liberal theory, were reflected in

20148-588: Was highlighted when he was forced to present his resignation in August 1848, being replaced by the Secretary of War, Manuel Jiménes, appointed in September 1848. As expected, Bobadilla immediately returned to the country, satisfied with the fall of Santana, and announced to the new president his willingness to support him. But soon, Jiménes was deposed by a combination of military leaders and congressmen led by Buenaventura Báez , who considered that Santana's presence

20294-587: Was his life in danger. From his preeminent position in the cabinet, Bobadilla advocated for an institutional framework that recognized the functions of the ministers, which included the ratification of the president's measures. Santana, on the contrary, sought to expand his dictatorial prerogatives, which led to a conflict between the two that led to Bobadilla's resignation from office in April 1846. The president had previously withdrawn his confidence in his powerful assistant. consequence of an anonymous pamphlet, in which

20440-475: Was in charge of governing the country. The legislative power fell to a bicameral Congress, composed of a Chamber of Deputies and a Senate, in charge of making laws. And finally, the judicial power was in the hands of a Supreme Court of Justice, in charge of guaranteeing impartiality and justice in the legal system. In addition to the division of powers, the Constitution of the First Republic also established

20586-601: Was originally located in San Francisco de Jacagua (now a suburb of the city), founded in 1495. Still, when an earthquake destroyed it, it was moved to its current location in 1506. In granting in 1508 the Royal Privilege of Concession de Armas to the Villa de Santiago of Hispaniola , the heraldic emblem that was included in his shield was venerated. The royal decree was signed by King Ferdinand as administrator of

20732-550: Was returned to Spain under the Peace of Paris of 1814. During the 19th Century, Santiago began its modern urban planning. European neoclassicism is represented at the Palace Hall, built between 1892 and 1895, by a Belgian architect named Louis Bogaert. The late 1800s saw a peak of architecture in the city. Numerous residences were built in European styles, and make up the central core of Santiago. Santiago de los Caballeros

20878-426: Was so dramatic for him that on two occasions he sent letters to Santana, asking him to authorize him to return to the country, thereby implicitly proposing a reconciliation. At that moment the dictator did not deign to respond, probably because he still harbored resentment and feared that the presence of the “universal minister” could contribute to strengthening the intrigues of enemies and rivals. Santana's weak position

21024-521: Was the current power and considered it equipped to ensure a relationship that would provide the country with stability and progress; Furthermore, it was the original nation of the Dominican people, with a community of language, race and religion, the components of identity. Not even when he saw everything lost and that even his son Tomás joined the restorers, after the disaster of the Battle of La Canela , did his annexationist principles falter. And yet, when

21170-428: Was the mother of Adolfo Alejandro Nouel ). The rapid insertion into the Spanish government apparatus could have been due to the orientation of favoring those recently returned from emigration, as a way of rewarding loyalty to the king, compensating them for the hardships suffered and encouraging others to follow their example. Back in his native country, Bobadilla alternated the practice of law with holding positions in

21316-429: Was the result of the combination of administrative positions and mahogany cutting, an activity that connected him with the rural environment. In his correspondence we read that, until shortly before his death, he frequently traveled to the rugged locations of his mahogany cuts, north of Baní, to complete operations. His married life was an expression of deep Creoleism. The high positions did not prevent him from living as

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