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Top 10 People Who Recently Changed History for the WORSE

WatchMojo.com | November 8, 2025



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. Our countdown includes Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine, Xi Jinping’s surveillance state, Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial policies, Kim Jong Un’s isolationist regime, and more! Which leader do you think has had the most negative impact on recent history? Let us know in the comments below!

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  1. @Supreme-Fishy

    November 8, 2025 at 11:51 pm

    As a Colombian the worst president so far is Gustavo petro

    Here’s my point on why

    1. Economic Uncertainty
    Investor Confidence: Petro’s economic proposals—especially around tax reforms and reducing dependence on oil—sparked concern among investors and business leaders.
    Inflation & Unemployment: Critics argue his policies have not sufficiently addressed inflation or unemployment, particularly for the middle and lower classes.

    2. Oil and Energy Policy
    Petro’s push to move Colombia away from fossil fuels (despite it being a key economic driver) has drawn criticism for being ideologically driven and potentially destabilizing.
    Opponents say the shift was too fast, without viable economic alternatives in place.

    3. Governance and Political Style
    Petro is seen by critics as confrontational, especially with institutions like the judiciary, Congress, and the media.
    His style has led to accusations of polarizing the country and being more focused on ideology than pragmatic governance.

    4. Security and Crime
    Despite peace efforts, violence by armed groups has continued or worsened in some regions.
    Some argue that Petro’s approach to peace negotiations with guerrilla and criminal groups has lacked clarity and effectiveness.

    5. Public Health System Reform
    His government’s attempt to overhaul the health system sparked mass protests and legislative pushback.
    Many feared it would undermine service quality or create bureaucratic chaos.

  2. @badshroom-h1g

    November 8, 2025 at 11:51 pm

    you started strong then went full TRUMP DERANGEMENT SYNDROME. The Nobel Peace price candidate is your 9th place? The picture you keep showing are a party where Epstein took pictures with hundreds of other socialites and before Epstein had the island.
    It's propaganda to make people forget Clinton have his own painting in the island.

  3. @sparguspargu7014

    November 8, 2025 at 11:51 pm

    Please remove FPRRD in the list, he is the greatest president in the Philippines. Us from Visayas and Mindanao greatly benefitted from his leadership. He freed our region from the influence of Imperial Manila and allowed us to progress. We Bisaya people fully support him with all our heart. 👊💚👊💚

  4. @eljennabor8167

    November 8, 2025 at 11:51 pm

    The fuck.. why is PRRD here in this list??? Marcos should be in this list instead. Filipinos who are actually living in the country, me included have actually seen and experienced addict free streets, miminmal corruption unlike the current admin.. makes me wonder how much watchmojo got paid for this shitty list

  5. @heyitsania1683

    November 8, 2025 at 11:51 pm

    Durerte being loved by many is a complete lie made by his supporters just to clean his sins by spreading fake news but sending death threats sending red tagging to anyone that were against duterte and this was his influence. Duterte was the reason why many filipino become terrible and become immature for him, rape jokes were okay sending death threats were okay or even killings were okay when that was the work of a dictator. It's funny how his supporters still praise his stupid law that killed many a lot of them defend it was for drug addicts when there were innocent that were affected but people kept saying it's fine to kill those drug addicts than being killed by one. Honey, there's no difference with that it's still against human rights and this regime also claimed human rights were wrong or just focusing on addicts or worse people really claimed that they were protecting addicts when it';s not? I also noticed there are no rich people that were killed and it's morstly poor because Duterte was protecting them and duterte himself was probably a drug user as well. For others. duterte was brave and powerful when he's not he;'s only brave when cursing or sending death threats to anyone and where is he? He's in prison, being weak and dying and he deserved it

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