Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador vs Hubert Maga

López Obrador won the 2018 Mexican general election with 53% of the vote, representing the MORENA party. His victory ended decades of dominance by the PRI and PAN parties, marking a shift to leftist governance in Mexico.

After a public consultation, AMLO cancelled the partially built $13 billion Mexico City Texcoco airport project, citing corruption and cost overruns. He replaced it with the expansion of the Santa Luc

AMLO initiated a series of constitutional and policy changes under the 'Fourth Transformation' agenda, including anti-corruption measures, austerity for high-level officials, and increased social spending. These reforms aimed to reduce inequality and state corruption.

AMLO launched Sembrando Vida, a large-scale reforestation and rural employment program providing payments to farmers for planting trees. The program aimed to combat deforestation and poverty in rural Mexico, covering over 1 million hectares.

AMLO's government implemented a limited lockdown and promoted the 'Healthy Distance' campaign. His administration faced criticism for downplaying the pandemic and for a high death toll, but also expanded hospital capacity and vaccination rollout.

AMLO signed a decree nationalizing lithium reserves in Mexico, declaring the mineral a strategic resource for the state. This move aimed to control the supply chain for electric vehicle batteries, but raised concerns among foreign investors about property rights.

Hubert Maga became the first President of the Republic of Dahomey (now Benin) upon independence from France on August 1, 1960. He led the country as head of state and government, establishing the new nation's political framework.

Maga was overthrown by a military coup led by Colonel Christophe Soglo on October 28, 1963, following widespread protests and a general strike. This ended his first presidency and marked the beginning of Dahomey's period of political instability.

Maga became chairman of the three-member Presidential Council established after the 1970 elections, rotating power with Justin Ahomadegb

Maga was overthrown for a second time by a military coup led by Mathieu K