Afonso Pena vs Thaksin Shinawatra

Afonso Pena was elected President of Brazil in 1906, taking office on November 15. He was the fifth president, representing Minas Gerais, and continued the policies of his predecessor.

Afonso Pena signed the decree creating the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE). This institution was established to conduct the national census and compile statistical data for policy planning.

Afonso Pena died in office on June 14, 1909, from pneumonia. His death cut short his presidency, and Vice President Nilo Pe

Thaksin Shinawatra's Thai Rak Thai party won a landslide victory in the 2001 general election, making him Prime Minister. His populist policies, including universal healthcare and debt relief for farmers, gained widespread support.

Thaksin launched a highly controversial anti-drug campaign that resulted in over 2,500 extrajudicial killings. The campaign was criticized by human rights groups but was popular among the public for reducing drug crime.

While attending the UN General Assembly in New York, Thaksin was overthrown by a military coup led by General Sonthi Boonyaratglin. The coup was justified by allegations of corruption, abuse of power, and disrespect to the monarchy.

Thaksin was convicted in absentia by the Thai Supreme Court for abuse of power in a land purchase case involving his wife. He was sentenced to two years in prison, remaining in self-exile to avoid serving the sentence.