How did the American yellow jernalists potray valeriano weyler?

American yellow journalists portrayed Valeriano Weyler, the Spanish general, as a brutal and oppressive figure during the Cuban War for Independence. They sensationalized his policies, particularly his use of reconcentration camps, which led to widespread suffering among Cuban civilians. This portrayal aimed to evoke outrage among the American public and generate support for U.S. intervention in Cuba. As a result, Weyler became a symbol of Spanish cruelty in the eyes of many Americans.