David Kabua vs Miguel Mariano Gomez

David Kabua was elected President of the Marshall Islands by the Nitijela (parliament) on January 6, 2020. He succeeded Hilda Heine, becoming the country's head of state and government. His presidency continued the political legacy of his father, Amata Kabua, the first president.

President Kabua signed a new 20-year Compact of Free Association (COFA) agreement with the United States in October 2023. The agreement secured continued U.S. financial aid and strategic access rights for the Marshall Islands, including the Ronald Reagan Ballistic Missile Defense Test Site.

David Kabua was re-elected as President by the Nitijela in January 2024, securing a second term. The vote followed the general election held in November 2023. His re-election indicated continued parliamentary support for his administration's policies.

Miguel Mariano Gomez was elected president of Cuba as a coalition candidate. His election was seen as a victory for democratic reform and a break from the corruption of previous administrations.

Gomez clashed with army chief Fulgencio Batista over control of the military and government policies. Batista opposed Gomez's efforts to reduce military influence in politics, leading to a power struggle.

Gomez was impeached and removed from office by the Cuban Congress, controlled by Batista's allies. The impeachment was widely seen as a political maneuver to eliminate opposition to Batista's growing power.

After his removal, Gomez went into exile in the United States. He died in 1950, having never returned to Cuba. His removal marked a turning point in Cuban politics, leading to Batista's dictatorship.