Alberto del Rio Chaviano

Alberto del Rio Chaviano was a Cuban colonel who served on the side of, and during Fulgencio Batista's dictatorship of Cuba. He had an essential role to play in the military during Operation Verano. He played an important role in the defense of the Batista regime during the Cuban Revolution. During the revolution, he was put in charge of the region in which Raul Castro's guerrilla unit operated.[1] After the Batista government stepped down, he emigrated to the United States.

Alberto del Rio Chaviano
Nickname(s)"Jackal of the East"
Born1915, Oriente, Cuba
DiedUnited States
Allegiance Republic of Cuba
Service/branch Cuban Constitutional Army
Years of service1933–1959
RankColonel
Commands heldChief of Regiment No.1 Antonio Maceo
Battles/wars
AwardsCruz Maceo
Spouse(s)Daisy Collado

References

  1. Bonachea, Ramon. Cuban Insurrection 1952-1959.
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