Did Betances ever serve as a representative for any other country?
Yes
No
Only the Dominican Republic
Only Cuba
Answer
Yes, Betances served as a representative for the Dominican Republic. In 1899, he was appointed to represent the Dominican Republic at the Third International American Conference in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. At this conference, Betances was a vocal advocate for the rights of Dominicans. He also denounced the Dominican government's use of violence against its citizens.
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