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  Top 10 Tyrannical dictators in Power Today

  Believe it or not, there are some current dictators out there, who allegedly manipulate elections, silence the press, and stamp on civil liberties. Whether it’s someone like the president of the Phillippines Rodrigo Duterte, who calls himself a “dictator against evil,” Alexander Lukashenko of Belarus, who’s been nicknamed “Europe’s last dictator,” or Equatorial Guinea’s Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo, who’s been accused of unspeakable crimes and human rights violations, and these are some of the worst dictatorships in the world today. WatchMojo counts down ten of the worst dictators currently in power.

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• Top 10 Ruthless dictators

  They exacted complete control – often by force. Join http://www.WatchMojo.com as we count down our picks for the top 10 most ruthless dictators. For this list, we’ve chosen some of the most notable and brutal dictators in history, and have ranked them based on the ruthlessness of their crimes.

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• 10 Historical Figures Who Got Away With Doing TERRIBLE Things

  History has a dark side where power often shields the guilty from justice. Join us as we explore infamous figures who committed horrific atrocities yet escaped punishment! Our countdown includes tyrants, dictators, and royals whose crimes shocked humanity, yet who lived out their lives without facing true justice for their deeds.

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• Top 20 Scariest People in History

  From serial killers who treated murder like a game to dictators who orchestrated genocide, these individuals left a trail of unimaginable horror. Join us as we count down our picks for the most terrifying people throughout history! Our countdown includes figures who transformed cruelty into an art form and left psychological scars on entire nations. Which historical monster keeps you up at night?

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• 10 Historic World Leaders Who Were HATED by Their People

  Power corrupts, and these leaders prove it! Join us as we examine the most despised rulers in history whose reigns were marked by tyranny and bloodshed. Our countdown includes Stalin's deadly purges, Pol Pot's killing fields, Nero's fiery Rome, and more! From ancient emperors to modern dictators, these leaders left legacies of fear and hatred.

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• Top 10 Times Bad Things Happened to Horrible People

  Karma can be a powerful force, even for history's most notorious figures. Join us as we explore those moments when tyrants, dictators, and cruel individuals finally faced their own brand of justice! From fascist leaders and brutal monarchs to infamous pirates and Nazi officials, these are the instances where those who inflicted suffering ultimately suffered themselves.

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• 10 Worst People Alive Today

  From dictators to warlords, these individuals have earned their place in infamy. Join us as we count down our picks for the most evil humans currently walking the earth! Our list includes brutal tyrants, cult leaders, cartel bosses, and war criminals who have caused immeasurable suffering across the globe.

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• The 10 Most Infamous Megalomaniacs Ever

  Power-hungry and delusional, these historical figures believed themselves to be gods among mortals. Join us as we count down our picks for the biggest megalomaniacs who reshaped history! From bunker-obsessed dictators to self-proclaimed deities, these leaders weren't just controlling—they demanded worship.

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• Top 10 People Who Recently Changed History for the WORSE

  From brutal dictators to controversial leaders, these figures have left devastating marks on our world. Join us as we count down individuals whose decisions and policies have resulted in human rights violations, wars, economic damage, and widespread suffering that continues to shape our global landscape in troubling ways.

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• Top 10 Times One Person Destroyed a Government

  From dictators to revolutionaries, some individuals have single-handedly dismantled entire political systems. Join us as we examine the most consequential government overthrows orchestrated by one person's ambition and action. These historical figures didn't just change leadership – they fundamentally transformed nations and altered the course of history through revolution, coup, or calculated power grabs.

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• 30 WORST People Who Ever Lived

  From ancient rulers to modern dictators, history's darkest figures have left trails of suffering in their wake. Join us as we examine those whose cruelty, violence, and disregard for human life earned them infamy. These individuals manipulated power, committed genocide, tortured innocents, and destroyed lives on unimaginable scales.

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• 10 Terrible People Who Changed History Forever

  Evil acts, sinister legacies, and unimaginable cruelty - these individuals left scars on humanity that remain visible today. Join us as we examine the darkest figures whose actions changed the course of history. From brutal dictators to genocidal leaders, these people's decisions created suffering that echoes through generations.

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• Top 10 People Who Changed Everything This Century

  This list includes presidents, scientists, killers, dictators, and more! Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re counting down our picks for the individuals who have had the most massive impact on life in the 21st Century.

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• 10 Creepiest Figures in History That Are Scarier Than Horror Villains

  Forget fictional boogeymen - real history has produced monsters far more terrifying. Join us as we count down our picks for the creepiest historical figures who make horror villains look tame! Our countdown includes Rasputin, Josef Mengele, Delphine LaLaurie and more! Which historical figure gives you the most nightmares? Let us know in the comments!

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• Top 50 Most Evil Characters of All Time

  From manipulative monsters to soul-crushing dictators, these characters are the embodiment of pure evil! Join us as we count down our picks for the most utterly despicable characters from movies, TV, books, video games, and everything in between. Which diabolical villain makes you shudder the most? Let us know in the comments below!

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