Rovina Dictatorship

The Rovina Dictatorship, officially known as the Republic of Itaterra from 1984 to 1993, was a Military Junta led by Colonel Sondrio Rovina from 1976 to 1993.

History
The Junta was formed after the 27 July Elections resulted in a communist government of the Itaterra Socialist Party, which was overthrown by the US-backed Itaterra Military Council. The ensuing dictatorship period is widely regarded as one of the worst times in Itaterra's history, with political and economic freedoms heavily restricted. Colonel Rovina's regime was opposed by Hayden II, who was forced to abdicate on January 1, 1977 in favor of his son, Hayden III, whose powers were curbed by Rovina. After Hayden III tried to re-establish democracy in a crisis in late 1983, the Monarchy was abolished on 13 March 1984, with the Republic Act of 1984 being passed.

After 1980, the Reagan Administration turned against Rovina and cut all spending and ties prompting multiple other NATO members, including West Germany, France and the UK to do the same, causing the Dictatorship to ironically become a de facto soviet chess piece in Europe. In the 80's and early 90's, the Regime racked up massive amounts of debt with its spending towards security and a secret nuclear program, making it reliant on Soviet funds. After the USSR's collapse in 1991, Rovina signed into law an executive order leaving the majority of the President's responsibilities to his newly-elected Prime Minister Lecio Terme, who attempted ambitious reforms to keep the authoritarian system in place including allowing the Internet, Foreign Media, and other previously banned items. However, this only furthered the regime's downfall and after massive rioting and a popular revolution from August 1-8, on August 9, Terme resigned and Rovina was stabbed in his office on the 16th. The Monarchy was restored thereafter and a Provisional Government was instated.