Jose Miguel Gomez vs Magnus Malan

Jose Miguel Gomez was elected as the second president of Cuba, representing the Liberal Party. His victory marked a peaceful transfer of power between political parties in the young republic.

As president, Gomez ordered the military suppression of the Negro Rebellion, an uprising of Afro-Cubans protesting discrimination. The rebellion was crushed with heavy casualties, and Gomez's actions were criticized for their brutality.

Gomez was implicated in a major corruption scandal involving fraudulent contracts and embezzlement. The scandal led to US intervention under the Platt Amendment, damaging Cuba's sovereignty and Gomez's reputation.

After losing the 1916 election, Gomez led a failed coup attempt against President Menocal. The coup was defeated, and Gomez fled into exile in the United States to avoid prosecution.

Malan was appointed Chief of the South African Defence Force (SADF). He oversaw the military's expansion and its involvement in the Border War in Angola and Namibia, as well as operations to destabilize neighboring countries.

Malan was appointed Minister of Defence in P.W. Botha's government. He oversaw the SADF's operations, including cross-border raids into neighboring countries, and the implementation of the 'total strategy' to counter the anti-apartheid movement.

Under Malan's leadership, the SADF conducted cross-border raids into Angola, Mozambique, and Lesotho, targeting ANC bases and infrastructure. These operations aimed to disrupt the armed struggle but also caused civilian casualties and regional instability.

Malan was involved in the negotiation of the Nkomati Accord, a non-aggression pact between South Africa and Mozambique. The accord required both sides to stop supporting each other's armed opponents, but South Africa later violated it.

Malan was charged with murder and conspiracy in connection with the 1987 killing of 13 people, including women and children, in KwaMakhutha. He was acquitted in 1996, but the trial highlighted the SADF's involvement in human rights abuses.