Michel Martelly vs Pedro Pablo Kuczynski

Michel Martelly, known as Sweet Micky, won the Haitian presidential election in a runoff against Mirlande Manigat. His campaign appealed to the poor and used his fame as a konpa musician. He took office on May 14, 2011.

Martelly's administration was accused of widespread corruption, including misuse of PetroCaribe funds and nepotism. Protests erupted demanding his resignation, and international donors suspended some aid due to lack of transparency.

Martelly's government repeatedly postponed legislative and local elections, leading to a constitutional crisis. By January 2015, Parliament was dissolved, and Martelly ruled by decree, drawing criticism from the opposition and international observers.

Martelly's term ended on February 7, 2016, without a successor elected due to disputed elections. He handed power to an interim president, Jocelerme Privert, and left Haiti. His departure left the country in a prolonged political crisis.

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski was appointed Minister of Economy and Finance under President Alejandro Toledo. He implemented free-market economic policies, including privatization and trade liberalization, which contributed to Peru's economic growth.

Pedro Pablo Kuczynski won the 2016 presidential election, defeating Keiko Fujimori in a narrow runoff. His victory was seen as a continuation of pro-business policies, but his government was plagued by political instability and corruption scandals.

Facing imminent impeachment over corruption allegations linked to the Odebrecht scandal, Kuczynski resigned the presidency. His resignation was a major political crisis, leading to the succession of Vice President Mart