Fernando Collor de Mello vs Milorad Dodik

Fernando Collor de Mello won the 1989 Brazilian presidential election, the first direct election for president since 1960. He defeated Luiz In

Upon taking office in March 1990, Collor launched the Collor Plan, a radical economic shock program to combat hyperinflation. It included freezing bank accounts, confiscating savings, and introducing a new currency. The plan initially reduced inflation but caused a severe recession and widespread public anger.

In 1992, a corruption scandal involving Collor's former campaign treasurer led to impeachment proceedings. Collor resigned on December 29, 1992, before the Senate could vote on his removal. He was subsequently banned from holding public office for eight years.

As a founding member of the Serb Democratic Party, Dodik supported the declaration of an independent Republika Srpska within Bosnia, leading to the Bosnian War. This action set the stage for his later secessionist politics.

Dodik became Prime Minister of Republika Srpska, leading a coalition government. He pursued economic reforms and closer ties with the West, but also maintained nationalist rhetoric.

Dodik won the presidency of Republika Srpska, advocating for greater autonomy and challenging the authority of the Bosnian central government. His tenure saw increased secessionist rhetoric.

Dodik called a referendum in Republika Srpska challenging the authority of the Bosnian Constitutional Court, which was declared illegal by the Bosnian central government. The referendum passed, deepening the political crisis.

The United States imposed sanctions on Dodik for undermining the Dayton Peace Agreement and engaging in corruption. This international condemnation isolated him further.

Dodik announced that Republika Srpska would begin withdrawing from Bosnian state institutions, including the army and judiciary, aiming for full secession. This escalated tensions with the Bosnian central government and the international community.