Eusebio Ayala vs Michael Sata

Ayala served as President of Paraguay from 1921 to 1923, a period of political instability and economic difficulty. His first term was marked by factional conflicts within the Liberal Party.

As president, Ayala oversaw Paraguay's military campaign in the Chaco War against Bolivia. He supported General Estigarribia's strategy and secured arms supplies, leading to Paraguay's victory in 1935. The war ended with the 1938 peace treaty.

Ayala was elected President again in 1932, taking office on August 15. His second term coincided with the outbreak of the Chaco War against Bolivia, which began in July 1932.

On February 17, 1936, Ayala was overthrown in a military coup led by Colonel Rafael Franco, who opposed the peace terms with Bolivia. Ayala was arrested and exiled to Argentina, ending his political career.

Sata introduced policies including a windfall tax on mining profits, increased minimum wage, and subsidies for farmers. These measures aimed to redistribute wealth but faced criticism from business and investors.

Sata won the presidential election as the candidate of the Patriotic Front, defeating incumbent Rupiah Banda. His victory marked the first peaceful transfer of power to an opposition party in Zambia's history.

Sata died at a London hospital on October 28, 2014, after a prolonged illness. His death triggered a constitutional crisis over succession, eventually resolved by the vice president assuming office.