Miguel de la Madrid vs Yoshiro Mori

President Miguel de la Madrid initiated structural adjustment policies, including trade liberalization, privatization of state enterprises, and fiscal austerity. These reforms, aligned with IMF conditions, aimed to reduce inflation and debt but led to social hardship and labor unrest.

A magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck Mexico City on September 19, 1985, killing thousands and destroying buildings. De la Madrid's government was criticized for a slow and inadequate response, leading to public anger and the rise of civil society organizations.

De la Madrid secured Mexico's entry into GATT, committing to reduce trade barriers and integrate into the global economy. This was a key step in abandoning protectionism and paved the way for NAFTA.

Mori made a series of controversial public statements, including calling Japan a 'divine nation centered on the emperor' and referring to the U.S. as a 'country of black people.' These gaffes damaged his approval ratings and drew international criticism.

Mori resigned as Prime Minister in April 2001 after his approval ratings fell below 10%. His resignation was prompted by a no-confidence motion and internal LDP pressure, paving the way for Junichiro Koizumi's premiership.

Mori was appointed president of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee. He oversaw early preparations but resigned in 2021 after making sexist remarks about women on committees, sparking global backlash.

Mori resigned as Tokyo 2020 Olympics chief after stating that meetings with women 'take too long' because they talk too much. The remarks caused international outrage, damaged Japan's image, and forced his resignation weeks before the Games.