Martin Vizcarra vs Tom Thabane

Martín Vizcarra, then First Vice President, succeeded to the presidency after the resignation of Pedro Pablo Kuczynski. His ascension was seen as a chance to restore public trust in government amid widespread corruption.

President Vizcarra dissolved the Peruvian Congress after it refused to hold a vote of confidence on his anti-corruption reforms. This triggered a constitutional crisis, but Vizcarra called for new legislative elections, which were held in 2020.

Vizcarra was impeached by the new Congress on charges of corruption and moral incapacity, and removed from office. His removal was highly controversial, with many seeing it as a political maneuver by the opposition, and it sparked widespread protests.

Thabane became Prime Minister after leading a coalition government following the 2012 general election, ending Pakalitha Mosisili's 14-year rule. His All Basotho Convention party won the most seats but required coalition partners to form a government.

Thabane fled to South Africa claiming a coup attempt by the military. He returned after Southern African Development Community mediation, but the incident highlighted deep political instability and civil-military tensions in Lesotho.

Thabane's government collapsed after a no-confidence vote, leading to a snap election which he lost to Pakalitha Mosisili. His brief tenure was marked by political turmoil and coalition instability.

Thabane won the 2017 snap election, returning as Prime Minister after Mosisili's government fell. His coalition government again faced challenges, including internal party disputes and corruption allegations.

Thabane resigned as Prime Minister after being implicated in the murder of his ex-wife. He faced mounting pressure from his party and the public, leading to his resignation and replacement by Moeketsi Majoro.