Felipe Gonzalez Marquez vs Yusuf Lule

Under González's government, the state-sponsored death squads known as GAL (Grupos Antiterroristas de Liberación) waged a dirty war against ETA. The scandal led to the conviction of senior officials and damaged González's reputation, though he denied direct knowledge.

González called a referendum on Spain's continued membership in NATO, which he had previously opposed. He campaigned for a 'yes' vote, arguing that membership was necessary for modernization. The referendum passed with 52.5% approval.

González's government successfully negotiated Spain's accession to the European Economic Community. This integration ended Spain's isolation and brought significant economic modernization, including structural funds and market access.

Yusuf Lule was appointed President of Uganda by the Tanzanian-backed Uganda National Liberation Front after Idi Amin's overthrow. He served for only 68 days before being removed by the National Consultative Council due to political disagreements.

Lule was removed from the presidency after a vote of no confidence by the National Consultative Council. He was accused of making unilateral decisions and failing to consult the council, leading to his replacement by Godfrey Binaisa.

After his removal, Lule went into exile in the United Kingdom. He remained politically active in the diaspora, advocating for democracy in Uganda, but never returned to power.