Ralph Gonsalves vs Yoon Suk-yeol

Ralph Gonsalves led the Unity Labour Party to victory in the 2001 general election, becoming prime minister. His leftist policies included social programs and regional integration efforts.

Gonsalves introduced free primary and secondary education, as well as subsidized healthcare. These policies expanded access to social services for low-income Vincentians.

Gonsalves pushed for deeper Caribbean integration, supporting the Caribbean Single Market and Economy (CSME). He argued for regional cooperation on trade and climate change.

Gonsalves oversaw the construction of the Argyle International Airport, funded partly by Venezuela. Critics raised concerns about debt and corruption, but the airport opened in 2017, boosting tourism.

Gonsalves won a fourth consecutive term in the 2015 general election, a rare feat in Caribbean politics. His continued tenure made him one of the longest-serving leaders in the region.

Yoon Suk-yeol was elected as the 13th President of South Korea in March 2022, defeating Lee Jae-myung. His victory marked a return to conservative leadership after five years of liberal rule under Moon Jae-in.

Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law in December 2024, citing threats from North Korea and internal instability. This unprecedented move led to widespread protests, international condemnation, and his subsequent impeachment by the National Assembly.

Yoon Suk-yeol was impeached by the South Korean National Assembly in December 2024 for abuse of power and violation of the constitution through his martial law declaration. He was suspended from office pending a Constitutional Court ruling.