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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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• 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 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 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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• 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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• 10 Most DANGEROUS People To Have Ever Lived

  Crossing paths with these individuals was often a deadly endeavor. Welcome to WatchMojo, and today we’re looking at dangerous individuals with high body counts or unusually lethal skills - not murderous dictators with armies at their disposal.

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• Top 10 Most Corrupt Politicians In History

  Power, greed, and billions in stolen wealth... Join us as we count down the leaders who shamelessly exploited their nations for personal gain! From private zoos and pirate ships to palaces in the jungle, these rulers wrote the book on corruption while their citizens suffered in poverty.

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• 20 Worst Psychopaths to Have Ever Lived

  Step into the darkest corners of human psychology as we explore history's most dangerous and remorseless criminals. From cunning serial killers who terrorized communities to dictators who orchestrated mass atrocities, these individuals displayed the hallmark traits of psychopathy: lack of empathy, manipulation, and a complete disregard for human life.

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• 30 Most EVIL Women in History

  From poisoners to torturers, history has witnessed some truly sinister women. Join us as we count down the most notorious female villains who left their dark mark on humanity. These women committed unimaginable atrocities, from serial killings to mass torture, proving evil knows no gender.

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• Top 10 Influential People Who Fell From Grace

  From heroic leaders to celebrated visionaries, history is filled with powerful figures who plummeted from their pedestals. Join us as we examine remarkable individuals who once stood at the pinnacle of influence before suffering spectacular downfalls. These cautionary tales remind us how quickly fame, power, and adoration can transform into disgrace, imprisonment, or worse.

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• 10 Politicians With A Shocking History of Violence

  From fatal duels and personal vendettas to orchestrated violence and political assassinations, these elected officials shocked the world with their brutal actions. Join us as we explore some of the most violent politicians who weren't dictators, but left a trail of bloodshed in their wake.

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