The term "Maximum Leader" ( es, Líder Máximo, link=no) has been used by, or to describe, a number of politicians, including:
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Fidel Castro
Fidel Alejandro Castro Ruz (; ; 13 August 1926 – 25 November 2016) was a Cuban revolutionary and politician who was the leader of Cuba from 1959 to 2008, serving as the prime minister of Cuba from 1959 to 1976 and president from 1976 to 200 ...
, Cuban revolutionary and political leader (1959–2008); the title is not utilised in Cuba
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Omar Torrijos, Panamian dictator (1968–1981); recognised as "Maximum Leader of the Panamanian Revolution" in the 1972
Constitution of Panama
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Manuel Noriega, Panamian dictator (1983–1989); the title was officially given to him in 1989 by the
National Assembly of Panama
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Massimo D'Alema, Italian prime minister (1998–2000); the title was chiefly used in a humorous vein by the media.
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