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Michael Manley

1924–1997 · 20th century

Michael Manley was Prime Minister of Jamaica from 1972 to 1980 and from 1989 to 1992, and leader of the People's National Party founded by his father Norman Manley. In his first term he pursued democratic socialism, raised the levy on bauxite and drew close to Cuba, amid economic crisis and political violence. In his second term he adopted market-oriented policies.

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