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Since 2023

He has been compared to Donald Trump due to his strong populist message but proximity with the elite, his stance on issues such as immigration, abortion rights and his denying of climate change. He has also made controversial remarks targeting immigrants and his opponents, which echo Trump’s own rhetoric and attitude. Additionally, both leaders have a strong populist base and are known for their anti-establishment pretention to politics. Furthermore, both have been accused of being overly aggressive and have stirred up heated debates among their opponents. 

Since 2019

Often criticized for his authoritarian approach to governance, he has been accused of using executive orders to bypass the legislature and exert control over the judicial system. He has also been accused of targeting political opponents via criminal investigations and promoting a culture of fear and intimidation. His actions have been widely condemned as a violation of human rights and democracy. In February 2024, he gets reelected in spite of the constitution limiting to one term.

Since 2013

Him and his security forces have been perpetrating a number of human rights violations in Venezuela. These include extrajudicial killings, forced disappearances, arbitrary detentions, and use of military trials to prosecute civilians. Detainees have been subjected to torture, and protesters face brutal crackdowns. The government has taken advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic to intensify their control over the population, using a state of emergency as a pretext for their actions. The lack of judicial independence has resulted in impunity for these crimes, with judicial authorities often being complicit in the abuses. These violations have been so widespread and systematic that a UN Fact-Finding Mission has concluded that they amount to crimes against humanity. In response, the International Criminal Court prosecutor has announced an investigation into possible crimes committed in Venezuela. On top of these human rights abuses, the country is also facing a dire humanitarian crisis, with millions lacking access to basic healthcare, proper nutrition and safe water. He was re-elected in 2024, but the electoral process is disputed.

1979-1990, and since 2007

He has been widely criticized for his authoritarian rule in Nicaragua. He has been accused of corruption, human rights abuses,  silencing of the media, and refusing to accept the results of elections when the opposition wins. His government has used violence to suppress dissent and has repressed civil society organizations. He has been accused of manipulating the electoral process in his favor, and his government has been accused of violating the Nicaraguan constitution.