Jeanine Anez vs Zuzana Caputova

After the resignation of President Evo Morales following disputed elections, Jeanine

Áñez's government faced widespread protests from supporters of Evo Morales. Her administration was accused of using excessive force, including military and police crackdowns, resulting in deaths and injuries, particularly in Senkata and Sacaba.

Áñez's government organized new general elections in 2020, which were won by Luis Arce, a candidate from Morales' party. She stepped down after the election, ending her interim presidency.

Áñez was arrested and imprisoned on charges of terrorism, sedition, and conspiracy related to her role in the 2019 political crisis. Her imprisonment was seen by supporters as political persecution and by opponents as justice for human rights abuses.

Zuzana Caputova won the presidential election with 58% of the vote, becoming the first female president of Slovakia. Her campaign focused on anti-corruption, environmental protection, and judicial reform, appealing to voters disillusioned with established politics.

After the collapse of the coalition government, Caputova appointed a technocratic cabinet led by Eduard Heger to manage the COVID-19 pandemic and political crisis. The government lasted until the 2023 elections.

Caputova vetoed a law that would have allowed the government to dissolve the public broadcaster RTVS, arguing it threatened media independence. The veto was overridden by parliament, but she continued to defend press freedom.

Caputova announced she would not seek a second term, citing personal reasons and the toxic political climate. Her decision opened the field for new candidates and highlighted challenges in Slovak politics.