Jordi Pujol vs Kizza Besigye

Pujol was arrested and imprisoned for his involvement in Catalan nationalist activities, including organizing a protest during a Francoist event. He served several months in prison.

Pujol founded the CDC, a Catalan nationalist party. It became the dominant political force in Catalonia for decades, advocating for greater autonomy and cultural recognition.

Pujol was a key figure in negotiating and campaigning for the 1979 Statute of Autonomy, which granted Catalonia significant self-government powers. The statute was approved by referendum.

Pujol was elected President of the Generalitat de Catalunya, the regional government, after the first democratic elections since the Franco era. He served for 23 consecutive years, until 2003.

Besigye ran as the main challenger to Yoweri Museveni in Uganda's presidential election. He received 28% of the vote against Museveni's 69%. This was his first presidential bid, establishing him as the leading opposition figure.

Besigye ran as the FDC candidate in Uganda's first multi-party election in 25 years. He received 37% of the vote against Museveni's 59%. His campaign was hampered by his arrest on treason and rape charges, which were later dropped.

Besigye contested the Ugandan presidential election as the FDC candidate. He received 26% of the vote against Museveni's 68%. Following the election, he led protests against rising prices and poor governance, which were met with police crackdowns.

Besigye ran as the Forum for Democratic Change candidate in Uganda's presidential election against Yoweri Museveni. Official results gave Museveni 60% and Besigye 35%. Besigye rejected the results, alleging widespread fraud, and was placed under house arrest.