Who is Jaimito Fernandez from In the Time of the Butterflies and what is their importance?

Jaimito is the Mirabals' cousin. He is also Dede's husband. His lack of business sense causes the couple to suffer through financial hardship. Jaimito forbids Dede to become involved in her sisters' political activities because he fears reprisals. Dede almost leaves him in 1960, but they stay married until they divorce in the 1980s. Though blustery, Jaimito is good hearted.