Georgy Malenkov vs Ricardo Martinelli

As Premier, Malenkov advocated for a shift in Soviet economic priorities toward consumer goods and light industry, and promoted peaceful coexistence with the West. This 'New Course' was a departure from Stalinist heavy industry focus, but was abandoned after his fall.

Following Stalin's death on March 5, 1953, Malenkov became Chairman of the Council of Ministers (Premier) of the Soviet Union. He initially held power alongside Khrushchev and Beria, but was soon outmaneuvered and forced to share leadership.

Malenkov was removed from the premiership in February 1955, replaced by Bulganin. He was demoted to Minister of Electric Power Stations, losing his position as the top Soviet leader after Khrushchev consolidated power and criticized his policies.

Malenkov was expelled from the Communist Party in 1961 for his involvement in the 'Anti-Party Group' that attempted to remove Khrushchev in 1957. He was sent into internal exile, ending his political career permanently.

Ricardo Martinelli, a wealthy supermarket magnate, won the 2009 presidential election as the candidate of the Alliance for Change coalition. His campaign focused on anti-corruption and economic development, and he won with a landslide majority.

Martinelli's presidency oversaw rapid economic growth, major infrastructure projects (including the Panama Metro), and a controversial crackdown on crime. His administration was marked by allegations of authoritarianism, corruption, and nepotism, but also significant public works.

After leaving office, Martinelli faced multiple corruption investigations. In 2015, he fled to the United States but was later extradited to Panama in 2018. He was convicted of money laundering in 2019 and sentenced to prison, though he maintained his innocence.