Mohamed Waheed Hassan vs Pedro Castillo

Mohamed Waheed Hassan was appointed Minister of Education in the Maldives under President Maumoon Abdul Gayoom. He oversaw education reforms and modernization of the school system.

After leaving the government, Waheed worked as a senior education advisor for UNICEF in various countries. This international experience shaped his later political views and approach to governance.

Waheed was elected Vice President of the Maldives as the running mate of President Mohamed Nasheed. He served as Vice President from 2008 to 2012.

Following the resignation of President Mohamed Nasheed under disputed circumstances, Waheed assumed the presidency. His ascension was widely seen as a coup by Nasheed's supporters, leading to political instability and international criticism.

Waheed ran for re-election as president in the 2013 elections but lost to Abdulla Yameen. He finished third in the first round and did not advance to the runoff.

Pedro Castillo, a rural teacher and union leader, won the 2021 presidential election as the candidate of the left-wing Peru Libre party. His victory represented a significant shift in Peruvian politics, with a focus on social justice and constitutional reform.

Castillo's presidency was marked by constant political instability, with the opposition-controlled Congress launching multiple impeachment attempts against him. These attempts were based on allegations of corruption and moral incapacity.

Facing a third impeachment vote, Castillo attempted to dissolve Congress and call for new elections, a move widely seen as a self-coup. The attempt failed, and he was immediately impeached and removed from office by Congress.

After his removal, Castillo was arrested and detained on charges of rebellion and conspiracy. His arrest sparked widespread protests by his supporters, leading to a period of political and social unrest in Peru.