Background
Betancourt had denounced the dictatorship of theAttempt
After multiple failed attempts stopped by Trujillo's allies against his wishes. On 24 June 1960, an incendiaryReactions
The assassination attempt shocked the country. Betancourt walked out of the hospital in front of photographers, with both burned hands wrapped in bandages. Photos of a wounded but living Betancourt were distributed around the world as proof he survived. The incident elevated him in the eyes of the public opinion and helped to destroy one of his most stern Caribbean enemies at the same time.See also
* United Nations Security Council Resolution 156 1960 in Venezuela History of Caracas Betancourt Rómulo Betancourt Dominican Republic–Venezuela relations State-sponsored terrorism Rafael Trujillo