Eduardo Frei Ruiz-Tagle vs Katsura Kogoro

Frei Ruiz-Tagle won the presidency as the candidate of the Concertaci

Frei's government signed free trade agreements with Canada, Mexico, and the European Union. These agreements boosted Chilean exports and integrated the country into the global economy.

Frei's government implemented a major judicial reform, replacing the inquisitorial system with an adversarial one. The reform aimed to increase transparency and efficiency in the courts.

Katsura Kogoro, along with Takasugi Shinsaku, helped form the Kiheitai, a mixed-class militia in Choshu. This force was instrumental in modernizing Choshu's military and challenging the shogunate. Katsura's political skills helped secure support for the militia.

Katsura, representing Choshu, negotiated the secret Satsuma-Choshu Alliance with Saigo Takamori of Satsuma. This alliance united the two most powerful anti-shogunate domains, providing the military and political foundation for the Meiji Restoration.

Katsura played a key role in the Meiji Restoration, which restored imperial rule and ended the Tokugawa shogunate. He served in the new Meiji government, helping to draft the Charter Oath and implement reforms. His political acumen was crucial to the transition.

Katsura served as the third Prime Minister of Japan from 1873 to 1874. During his tenure, he oversaw the implementation of the conscription law and the land tax reform. He also dealt with the Seinan War (Satsuma Rebellion) aftermath.