Ciro Gomes vs Ong Teng Cheong

Ciro Gomes was appointed Minister of Finance under President Itamar Franco. He oversaw the implementation of the Plano Real, the economic stabilization plan that ended hyperinflation and introduced a new currency, the real.

Ciro Gomes ran for President of Brazil in the 1998 election, finishing third with 11.0% of the vote. He ran on a left-wing platform but was defeated by Fernando Henrique Cardoso.

Ciro Gomes ran for President of Brazil in the 2002 election, finishing fourth with 12.0% of the vote. He ran as a left-wing candidate but was defeated by Luiz In

Ciro Gomes ran for President of Brazil in the 2018 election, finishing third with 12.5% of the vote. He ran on a left-wing platform but was defeated by Jair Bolsonaro.

As Minister for Communications, Ong championed the construction of Singapore's Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system. The first phase opened in 1987, transforming public transportation in the city-state.

Ong served as Deputy Prime Minister of Singapore from 1985 to 1993 under Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew and later Goh Chok Tong. He oversaw infrastructure development and urban planning.

Ong Teng Cheong was elected as the first directly elected President of Singapore in August 1993. He won 58.7% of the vote, defeating Chua Kim Yeow. The election marked a shift from a ceremonial to an elected presidency with custodial powers.

Ong resigned as President in September 1999, citing health reasons. He had been diagnosed with lymphoma. His resignation led to a by-election, which was won by Sellapan Ramanathan.