Who is the most poorest president in the world?

As an expert in international relations and political history, I can provide an informed response to your question. It's important to note that determining the "most poorest president" in the world can be subjective and depends on various factors, including the definition of "poorest," which could refer to personal wealth or the economic conditions of the country they lead.

To answer your question, we would need to consider both the personal financial disclosures of various leaders and the economic status of their nations. However, it's not always straightforward to find accurate and up-to-date financial information on every world leader.

One example that is often cited is Lee Hsien Loong, the Prime Minister of Singapore, who is known for his significant personal wealth, estimated to be in the hundreds of millions of dollars. However, this does not make him the poorest president in terms of personal wealth; it's actually quite the opposite.

On the other hand, if we consider the economic conditions of the countries, leaders of some of the least developed countries might be seen as "poorest" in terms of the wealth of their nations. For instance, a president from a country like Madagascar or Liberia, which are among the poorest nations in the world based on GDP per capita, might fit the description.

It's also worth mentioning that many leaders, especially in developing countries, may not have their personal wealth publicly disclosed, making it difficult to accurately determine who is the "most poorest."

Uruguay's President Jose Mujica says he has been offered $1m for his vintage Volkswagen Beetle. Mr Mujica, once dubbed "the poorest president in the world" because of his modest lifestyle, said the offer had come from an Arab sheikh. Ben Bland reports.