Haitham bin Tariq vs Jose Gaspar Rodriguez de Francia

Haitham bin Tariq was appointed by his cousin, Sultan Qaboos, as Minister of Heritage and Culture. This role allowed him to oversee Oman's cultural preservation and tourism development, though he remained outside the direct line of succession.

Haitham bin Tariq launched Oman Vision 2040, a national development plan aimed at diversifying the economy away from oil, promoting private sector growth, and improving governance. The plan set targets for economic transformation and social development.

Facing low oil prices and the COVID-19 pandemic, Haitham bin Tariq implemented austerity measures including subsidy cuts, introduction of VAT, and reduction of public sector wages. These reforms aimed to reduce the budget deficit but caused public discontent.

Following the death of Sultan Qaboos bin Said, Haitham bin Tariq was named as his successor according to Qaboos's will. He became the Sultan of Oman, inheriting a stable but oil-dependent economy and a neutral foreign policy.

Francia was appointed Supreme Dictator of Paraguay by a congress, consolidating absolute power. He established a regime of total isolation, banning foreign trade and travel, and suppressing internal opposition to maintain Paraguayan independence from Argentina and Brazil.

Francia ordered the complete closure of Paraguay's land and river borders, cutting off all external trade and communication. This policy, enforced for decades, aimed to protect Paraguay from foreign influence but led to economic stagnation and self-sufficiency.

Francia confiscated all property of the Catholic Church in Paraguay, including land and buildings, and placed the clergy under state control. He also suppressed religious orders and executed several priests who opposed his rule.

Francia died of natural causes in Asunci