Jean-Claude Duvalier vs Jenny Shipley

Duvalier initially relaxed some of his father's repressive policies. He allowed some political exiles to return, reduced the power of the Tonton Macoute militia, and permitted a slightly freer press. These reforms were limited and did not establish democracy.

Upon the death of his father Fran

Duvalier married Mich

Massive protests and international pressure forced Duvalier to flee Haiti. He went into exile in France, taking millions of dollars allegedly stolen from the state. His departure ended 29 years of Duvalier family rule and led to a transition to democracy.

After 25 years in exile, Duvalier unexpectedly returned to Haiti. He was arrested upon arrival and charged with corruption, human rights abuses, and embezzlement. However, he was never fully tried, and the case was eventually dropped due to statute of limitations issues.

Shipley succeeded Jim Bolger as Prime Minister after a National Party leadership challenge. She became New Zealand's first female Prime Minister, serving until 1999.

Shipley's coalition with New Zealand First collapsed after disagreements over the sale of Wellington Airport. This led to a minority government and political instability.

Shipley's government passed the Employment Relations Act, replacing the Employment Contracts Act. The new law promoted collective bargaining and union rights, reversing some earlier labour market deregulation.

Shipley's National government lost the general election to Labour's Helen Clark. National won only 39 seats to Labour's 49, ending Shipley's tenure as Prime Minister.