Andrzej Duda vs Artur Bernardes

Duda won the Polish presidential election as the candidate of the Law and Justice party, defeating incumbent Bronis

Duda refused to swear in three judges appointed by the previous government to the Constitutional Tribunal, sparking a constitutional crisis. The Law and Justice government's judicial reforms were criticized by the EU.

Duda vetoed a controversial law that would have given the government control over public media appointments. The veto was seen as a rare check on the Law and Justice party's legislative agenda.

Duda won re-election in a closely contested runoff against Rafa

Duda strongly supported Ukraine after Russia's invasion, advocating for EU sanctions and NATO assistance. Poland became a key hub for military aid and refugees, though relations later strained over grain imports.

Artur Bernardes was elected President of Brazil, succeeding Epit

Bernardes declared a state of siege shortly after taking office, suspending civil liberties and allowing the military to arrest political opponents. This measure was used to crush the tenente revolts and maintain order.

Bernardes enacted deflationary economic policies to stabilize the Brazilian currency and reduce inflation. These measures included cutting public spending and tightening credit, which helped restore fiscal discipline but caused economic hardship.

Bernardes ordered the military to bombard S

Bernardes completed his term and was succeeded by Washington Lu