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In 1838, Sánchez, along with [[Juan Pablo Duarte]] and [[Matías Ramón Mella]], founded La Trinitaria, a secret society that sought to overthrow the Haitian rule of the Dominican Republic and establish an independent nation. Sánchez played a crucial role in the organization, using his eloquence and charisma to rally support for the cause. He was instrumental in the planning and execution of the War of Independence, which began on February 27, 1844, and resulted in the establishment of the Dominican Republic. | In 1838, Sánchez, along with [[Juan Pablo Duarte]] and [[Matías Ramón Mella]], founded La Trinitaria, a secret society that sought to overthrow the Haitian rule of the Dominican Republic and establish an independent nation. Sánchez played a crucial role in the organization, using his eloquence and charisma to rally support for the cause. He was instrumental in the planning and execution of the War of Independence, which began on February 27, 1844, and resulted in the establishment of the Dominican Republic. | ||
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In the aftermath of the war, Sánchez served as the interim president of the Dominican Republic from July 26 to August 4, 1844. However, his tenure was marked by political instability and internal strife. He was eventually ousted from power by a military coup led by General [[Pedro Santana]], a conservative leader who opposed Sánchez's liberal policies. | In the aftermath of the war, Sánchez served as the interim president of the Dominican Republic from July 26 to August 4, 1844. However, his tenure was marked by political instability and internal strife. He was eventually ousted from power by a military coup led by General [[Pedro Santana]], a conservative leader who opposed Sánchez's liberal policies. | ||