Agustina Rivas - Tina Bazuca
Agustina Rivas Ramos | |
|---|---|
 Tina Bazuca during the 1965 Dominican Civil War | |
| Born | Agustina Rivas Ramos c. 1937 Dominican Republic |
| Died | c. 1996 |
| Other name | Tina Bazuca |
| Citizenship | Dominican Republic |
| Occupation | Combatant |
| Known for | Participation in the Dominican Civil War of 1965 |
Agustina Rivas Ramos, known as Tina Bazuca, was a Dominican combatant who participated in the 1965 Dominican Civil War. She was part of the constitutionalist forces during the conflict.[1][2]
Participation in the April War
The 1965 Dominican Civil War was a conflict aimed at defending national sovereignty and restoring constitutional order after President Juan Bosch was overthrown.[3][4]
Sources indicate that Tina Bazuca took part in the conflict alongside other women and young people who joined armed groups.[5] She was associated with the Poasi Command and participated in combat operations in areas of Santo Domingo, including Borojol, Guachupita, and locations near the Duarte Bridge.[1][2][6]
Some sources attribute to her the use of weapons such as rifles and bazookas, which is believed to be the origin of her nickname.[1]
References and historical memory
Her figure has been mentioned in works related to the participation of women in the conflict. She is also referenced in the book Bazuca: The Forgotten Heroine by Darwin Núñez Veras, registered with ISBN 978-9945-9496-0-5, which presents a narrative based on her story within the context of the war.[7]
References
- 1 2 3 "Dominicanas que inspiran: ¿Quién fue Tina Bazuca?". Plan LEA.
- 1 2 "Contra el olvido: Tina Bazuca". Acento.
- ↑ "El valor supremo de abril de 1965 es la defensa de la soberanía nacional". Ministerio de Economía, Planificación y Desarrollo.
- ↑ "MINERD revive la memoria histórica con emotivo acto por el 60 aniversario de la Revolución del 24 de abril de 1965". Ministerio de Educación de la República Dominicana.
- ↑ "El rostro joven de la historia". Ministerio de la Juventud.
- ↑ "Sana al mundo: nuestras heroínas, mujeres que nunca deben ser olvidadas". El Nuevo Diario.
- ↑ Núñez Veras, Darwin (2025). Bazuca: The Forgotten Heroine. Alpha Eve. ISBN 978-9945-9496-0-5.