Joseph Muscat vs Kamla Persad-Bissessar

Muscat became Prime Minister of Malta in March 2013, leading the Labour Party to a landslide victory. His campaign focused on economic growth, anti-corruption, and social liberalization.

Muscat's government launched the Individual Investor Programme, selling Maltese citizenship for a

Muscat won a second term in the 2017 snap election, called after a scandal involving his wife's Panama company. His Labour Party increased its majority, despite the controversy.

Investigative journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia was assassinated by a car bomb on October 16, 2017. She had been investigating corruption involving Muscat's associates, leading to a major political crisis and allegations of a cover-up.

Muscat resigned as Prime Minister in January 2020, following months of protests over the Caruana Galizia murder investigation. His resignation came after the arrest of businessman Yorgen Fenech, who was implicated in the murder.

Persad-Bissessar was appointed Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago, becoming the first woman to hold the position. She served from 1995 to 2000, focusing on legal reforms and women's rights.

Kamla Persad-Bissessar became the first female Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago after leading the People's Partnership coalition to victory in the 2010 general election. Her election was a historic milestone for gender equality in the Caribbean.

Persad-Bissessar became the leader of the United National Congress (UNC) after a leadership challenge against Basdeo Panday. She unified the party and formed the People's Partnership coalition, which won the 2010 elections.

Persad-Bissessar's government implemented a bailout of the collapsed CLICO financial group, costing billions of dollars. The bailout aimed to protect depositors and stabilize the financial sector, but it strained public finances and drew criticism.

Persad-Bissessar's People's Partnership coalition lost the 2015 general election to the People's National Movement, ending her term as Prime Minister. The defeat was attributed to economic challenges and corruption allegations.