Nostromo · Character
Guzman Bento
A former brutal dictator of Costaguana, often recalled in memory.
minor
Also known as the tyrant Guzman Bento
First appearance: nostromo
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The former tyrant of Costaguana, described as a monster who loved his country but ruled with ferocity and ignorance, leaving a legacy of suffering.
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- Sulaco elite and revolutionaries
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