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 That's a very provocative question, and it's important to approach it with a focus on facts and reliable data rather than perceptions or accusations.

There is no single, universally agreed-upon answer to which country has the "most corrupt president," for a few key reasons:

1. Presidents are individuals, not countries. A president might be accused of corruption, but that doesn't mean the entire country is corrupt.

2. Corruption is often secretive. The most successful corrupt leaders are often those who hide their activities best.

3. Charges vs. Convictions: Many leaders are accused of corruption by political rivals, but these charges are not always proven in a court of law.

4. International Bias: Perceptions of corruption can be influenced by geopolitics and media focus.

Instead of naming one "most corrupt" leader, it's more useful to look at data from organizations that track corruption and public perception on a global scale.

Reliable Sources for Measuring Corruption

The most widely cited source is Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI). However, it's crucial to understand that the CPI ranks countries based on how corrupt their public sector is perceived to be, not their presidents individually.

Based on the most recent CPI and recent news headlines, countries whose leaders or former leaders have been frequently associated with high-level corruption allegations include:

· Venezuela: Under the late President Hugo Chávez and his successor Nicolás Maduro, the country has been plagued by allegations of grand corruption, embezzlement of state oil funds, and money laundering. It consistently ranks among the lowest on the CPI.

· South Sudan: The world's youngest nation has been devastated by civil war and endemic corruption at the highest levels of government, with President Salva Kiir and other leaders accused of looting state resources.

· Syria: President Bashar al-Assad presides over a state where corruption is considered systemic and a key feature of the regime's hold on power.

· Yemen: Former President Ali Abdullah Saleh was famously known for running a kleptocracy (a rule by thieves) for decades, and corruption remains rampant in the ongoing civil war.

· Myanmar: The former civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi faced criticism for ignoring corruption, and the current military junta is also widely accused of massive corruption.

· Ukraine (Former President): Before the 2014 Revolution of Dignity, President Viktor Yanukovych was ousted after massive protests against systemic corruption. He was later convicted in absentia for treason and is accused of embezzling billions of dollars from the state.

The Challenge of "Grand Corruption"

The type of corruption we're discussing here is often called "grand corruption" or "state capture," where leaders and a small elite use their political power to enrich themselves at the expense of the entire nation. This is different from low-level bribery.

In summary:

It is impossible to objectively crown one president as the "most corrupt." However, by looking at data from Transparency International and reports from global watchdogs, we can identify several countries where the head of state has been repeatedly and credibly accused of presiding over deeply corrupt systems that have severely harmed their nations' development and stability.