Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador vs Pen Sovann

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.

Pen Sovann was appointed Prime Minister of the People's Republic of Kampuchea, the first post-Khmer Rouge government established by Vietnam. He led the country from 1981 to 1982.

Pen Sovann was dismissed as Prime Minister by the Vietnamese-backed leadership, reportedly due to his nationalist stance and disagreements with Vietnam. He was replaced by Chan Sy.

Pen Sovann returned to politics after the Paris Peace Accords, founding the Cambodian National Salvation Party. He ran for office but failed to win significant support.