Johann Schneider-Ammann vs Rodrigues Alves

Schneider-Ammann was elected to the Federal Council and headed the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, Education and Research from 2010 to 2018. He promoted free trade agreements, innovation, and dual education system.

Schneider-Ammann played a key role in negotiating a free trade agreement between Switzerland and China, signed in 2013. The agreement aimed to boost bilateral trade and investment, making Switzerland one of the first European countries to have such a deal with China.

Schneider-Ammann championed Switzerland's dual vocational education and training system, which combines classroom learning with on-the-job training. He advocated for its adoption internationally as a model for reducing youth unemployment.

Schneider-Ammann was elected President of the Swiss Confederation for 2016, focusing on economic policy and innovation. He emphasized the importance of vocational education and training for Switzerland's competitiveness.

Schneider-Ammann announced his resignation from the Federal Council, effective at the end of 2018. He cited a desire to return to the private sector. His tenure was marked by economic reforms and trade agreements.

Rodrigues Alves was elected President of Brazil in 1902, taking office on November 15. He represented the S

Rodrigues Alves oversaw a major urban renovation of Rio de Janeiro, inspired by Parisian Haussmannization. The project included new avenues, sanitation, and the demolition of slums, but displaced thousands of poor residents.

A popular uprising in Rio de Janeiro erupted against a mandatory smallpox vaccination campaign. The revolt, lasting from November 10-16, 1904, was violently suppressed, resulting in dozens of deaths and injuries.

Rodrigues Alves was re-elected president in 1918 but never took office. He contracted the Spanish flu and died on January 16, 1919, before his second term began, leading to a new election.