The Mirabal sisters—Patria Mirabal, Minerva Mirabal, and María Teresa Mirabal—were significant figures in the resistance against the dictatorship of Rafael Trujillo in the Dominican Republic. Known collectively as 'Las Mariposas' (The Butterflies), the sisters became involved in political activism in the early 1950s, working to organize efforts against Trujillo's oppressive regime. Their activism was fueled by personal encounters with brutality and a deep desire for change in their country. This led them to be members of the 14th of June Movement, founded to oppose Trujillo’s government. Trujillo's regime was known for its violent suppression of dissent, and the sisters were among the few who openly challenged his rule.On the fateful day of their assassination, the sisters were returning home from visiting their imprisoned husbands. They were ambushed by Trujillo's henchmen while driving in a car on a secluded road. The soldiers tortured and killed them, staging their deaths to look like a car accident in an attempt to cover up the political crime. This brutal act elicited significant public outrage and was a turning point in the Dominican Republic's history, shedding light on the brutality of the regime and mobilizing more people against Trujillo’s dictatorship.The Mirabal sisters' legacy has persisted long after their deaths. They have become emblematic of the struggle for women's rights and justice in Latin America. Their story has been immortalized in literature and film, and they are honored in numerous ways, particularly on International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. The celebration of their lives serves as a reminder of the human rights struggles that persist in the region.