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Executive branch Argentina, in 35 editions.
The entry for Argentina published Executive branch in 35 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 31 editions. Each is shown as published. Executive branch in every entry.
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- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Executive branch” (1990 to 2025), “Leaders” (1992 to 1993) and “Elections” (1992 to 1993).
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Changed since 2024The same text in 1990 and 1991.
- president,
- vice president,
- Cabinet
president, vice president, Cabinet
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice president,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Carlos Saul MENEM (since 8 July 1989); Vice President (position vacant)
Published as “Elections”
- Chamber of Deputies:
- last held in three phases during late 1991 for half of 254 seats, total current breakdown of seats - JP 122, UCR 85, UCD 10, other 37
- President:
- last held 14 May 1989 (next to be held NA May 1995); results - Carlos Saul MENEM was elected
- Senate:
- last held May 1989, but provincial elections in late 1991 set the stage for indirect elections by provincial senators for one-third of 46 seats in the national senate in May 1992;
- total current breakdown of seats - JP 27, UCR 14, others 5
Rewritten: too little of the 1991 text remains to mark the changes.
president, vice president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Carlos Saul MENEM (since 8 July 1989); Vice President (position
vacant)
Chamber of Deputies:
last held in three phases during late 1991 for half of 254 seats, total
current breakdown of seats - JP 122, UCR 85, UCD 10, other 37
President:
last held 14 May 1989 (next to be held NA May 1995); results - Carlos Saul
MENEM was elected
Senate:
last held May 1989, but provincial elections in late 1991 set the stage for
indirect elections by provincial senators for one-third of 46 seats in the
national senate in May 1992; total current breakdown of seats - JP 27, UCR
14, others 5
Published as “Elections”
- Chamber of Deputies:
- last held in three phases during late 1991 for half of 254 seats; seats (254 total) - JP 122, UCR 85, UCD 10, other 37 (1993)
- President:
- last held 14 May 1989 (next to be held NA May 1995); results - Carlos Saul MENEM was elected
- Senate:
- last held May 1989, but provincial elections in late 1991 set the stage for indirect elections by provincial senators for one-third of 46 seats in the national senate in May 1992;
- seats (46 total) - JP 27, UCR 14, others 5
Published as “Executive branch”
- president,
- vice president,
- Cabinet
Published as “Leaders”
- Chief of State and Head of Government:
- President Carlos Saul MENEM (since 8 July 1989); Vice President (position vacant)
president, vice president, CabinetChamber of Deputies:
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Carlos Saul MENEM (since 8 July 1989); Vice President (position
vacant)
last held in three phases during late 1991 for half of 254 seats, total seats; seats (254
current breakdown of
total) - JP 122, UCR 85, UCD 10, other 37 (1993)
President:
last held 14 May 1989 (next to be held NA May 1995); results - Carlos Saul
MENEM was elected
Senate:
last held May 1989, but provincial elections in late 1991 set the stage for
indirect elections by provincial senators for one-third of 46 seats in the
national senate in May 1992; total current breakdown of seats (46 total) - JP 27, UCR
president, vice president, Cabinet
Chief of State and Head of Government:
President Carlos Saul MENEM (since 8 July 1989); Vice President (position
vacant)
The entry for Argentina did not include Executive branch.
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Carlos Saul MENEM (since 8 July 1989);
- Vice President (position vacant);
- election last held 14 May 1995 (next to be held NA May 1999);
- results - Carlos Saul MENEM was reelected
- cabinet:
- Cabinet; appointed by the president
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state and head of government: President Carlos Saul MENEM
(since 8 July 1989); Vice President (position vacant); election last
held 14 May 1995 (next to be held NA May 1999); results - Carlos Saul
MENEM was reelected
cabinet: Cabinet; appointed by the president
- chief of state and head of government:
- President Carlos Saul MENEM (since 8 July 1989) was elected for a four-year term by universal suffrage;
- election last held 14 May 1995 (next to be held May 1999);
- results - Carlos Saul MENEM was reelected;
- Vice President Carlos RUCKAUF
- cabinet:
- Cabinet was appointed by the president
chief of state and head of government: President Carlos Saul MENEM
(since 8 July 1989); Vice President (position vacant); 1989) was elected for a four-year term by universal
suffrage; election lastNA May 1999);
results - Carlos Saulreelected reelected; Vice President Carlos
RUCKAUF
cabinet: Cabinet; Cabinet was appointed by the president
- chief of state :
- President Carlos Saul MENEM (since 8 July 1989);
- Vice President Carlos RUCKAUF (since 8 July 1995);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Carlos Saul MENEM (since 8 July 1989);
- Vice President Carlos RUCKAUF (since 8 July 1995);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 14 May 1995 (next to be held May 1999)
- election results :
- Carlos Saul MENEM reelected president; percent of vote - NA
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
chief of state : President Carlos Saul MENEM (since 8 July 1989); Vice
President Carlos RUCKAUF (since 8 July 1995); note - the president is
both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Carlos Saul MENEM (since 8 July 1989);
Vice President Carlos RUCKAUF (since 8 July 1995); note - the
president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by
popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 14 May 1995 (next
to be held May 1999)
election results : Carlos Saul MENEM reelected president; percent of
vote - NA
- chief of state:
- President Carlos Saul MENEM (since 8 July 1989);
- Vice President Carlos RUCKAUF (since 8 July 1995);
- note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Carlos Saul MENEM (since 8 July 1989);
- Vice President Carlos RUCKAUF (since 8 July 1995);
- note-the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 14 May 1995 (next to be held 1999)
- election results:
- Carlos Saul MENEM reelected president; percent of vote-NA
chief of state : state: President Carlos Saul MENEM (since 8 July 1989); Vice
President Carlos RUCKAUF (since 8 July 1995); note - the note-the president is
both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Carlos Saul MENEM (since 8 July 1989);
Vice President Carlos RUCKAUF (since 8 July 1995); note - thenote-the president
is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by
popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 14 May 1995 (next
to be held May 1999)
election results : results: Carlos Saul MENEM reelected president; percent ofvote - NA vote-NA
- chief of state:
- President Carlos Saul MENEM (since 8 July 1989);
- Vice President Carlos RUCKAUF (since 8 July 1995);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Carlos Saul MENEM (since 8 July 1989);
- Vice President Carlos RUCKAUF (since 8 July 1995);
- note--the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 14 May 1995 (next to be held NA October 1999)
- election results:
- Carlos Saul MENEM reelected president; percent of vote--NA
chief of state: President Carlos Saul MENEM (since 8 July 1989); Vice
Vice President Carlos RUCKAUF (since 8 July 1995); note-the note--the
president is
head of government: President Carlos Saul MENEM (since 8 July 1989);
Vice President Carlos RUCKAUF (since 8 July 1995); note-the president note--the
president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by
by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 14 May 1995 (next
(next to be held NA October 1999)
election results: Carlos Saul MENEM reelected president; percent ofvote-NA vote--NA
- chief of state:
- President Fernando DE LA RUA (since 10 December 1999);
- Vice President Carlos Alberto ALVAREZ (since 10 December 1999);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Fernando DE LA RUA (since 10 December 1999);
- Vice President Carlos Alberto ALVAREZ (since 10 December 1999);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 24 October 1999 (next to be held NA October 2003)
- election results:
- Fernando DE LA RUA elected president; percent of vote - 48.5%
chief of state: President Carlos Saul MENEM Fernando DE LA RUA (since 8 July 1989);10 December 1999); Vice President Carlos RUCKAUF Alberto ALVAREZ (since 8 July 1995); note--the10 December 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Carlos Saul MENEM Fernando DE LA RUA (since 8 July 1989);10 December 1999); Vice President Carlos RUCKAUF Alberto ALVAREZ (since 8 July 1995); note--the10 December 1999); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket14 May 199524 October 1999 (next to be held NA October 1999) 2003)
election results: Carlos Saul MENEM reelected Fernando DE LA RUA elected president; percent of
vote--NA
- chief of state:
- President Fernando DE LA RUA (since 10 December 1999);
- Vice President Carlos "Chacho" ALVAREZ resigned 6 October 2000 and a replacement has not yet been named;
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government head of government: President Fernando DE LA RUA (since 10 December 1999);
- Vice President Carlos "Chacho" ALVAREZ resigned 6 October 2000 and a replacement has not yet been named;
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 24 October 1999 (next to be held NA October 2003) election results: Fernando DE LA RUA elected president;
- percent of vote - 48.5%
chief of state: President Fernando DE LA RUA (since 10 December 1999); Vice President Carlos Alberto "Chacho" ALVAREZ (since 10 December 1999); resigned 6 October 2000 and a replacement has not yet been named; note - the president is both the chief of state and head of governmentAlberto "Chacho" ALVAREZ (since 10 December 1999); resigned 6 October 2000 and a replacement has not yet been named; note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- chief of state:
- President Eduardo Alberto DUHALDE (since 2 January 2002);
- note - selected by National Congress in aftermath of resignation of former President DE LA RUA on 20 December 2001 and resignations of others who briefly held the office following DE LA RUA's departure;
- Vice President Carlos "Chacho" ALVAREZ resigned 6 October 2000 and the post remains vacant;
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Eduardo Alberto DUHALDE (since 2 January 2002);
- note - selected by National Congress in aftermath of resignation of former President DE LA RUA on 20 December 2001 and resignations of others who briefly held the office following DE LA RUA's departure;
- Vice President Carlos "Chacho" ALVAREZ resigned 6 October 2000 and the post remains vacant;
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- election results:
- Fernando DE LA RUA elected president;
- percent of vote - 48.5% ;
- Vice President Carlos "Chacho" ALVAREZ resigned 6 October 2000 and a replacement was not named;
- DE LA RUA resigned 20 December 2001;
- following a series of interim presidents, Eduardo Alberto DUHALDE was selected president by the National Congress on 1 January 2002
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 24 October 1999 (next to be held NA October 2003)
chief of state: President Fernando Eduardo Alberto DUHALDE (since 2 January 2002); note - selected by National Congress in aftermath of resignation of former President DE LA RUA (since 10 on 20 December 1999); 2001 and resignations of others who briefly held the office following DE LA RUA's departure; Vice President Carlos "Chacho" ALVAREZ resigned 6 October 2000 and a replacement has not yet been named; the post remains vacant; note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Fernando Eduardo Alberto DUHALDE (since 2 January 2002); note - selected by National Congress in aftermath of resignation of former President DE LA RUA (since 10 on 20 December 1999); 2001 and resignations of others who briefly held the office following DE LA RUA's departure; Vice President Carlos "Chacho" ALVAREZ resigned 6 October 2000 and a replacement has not yet been named; the post remains vacant; note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
election results: Fernando DE LA RUA elected president; percent of vote - 48.5% ; Vice President Carlos "Chacho" ALVAREZ resigned 6 October 2000 and a replacement was not named; DE LA RUA resigned 20 December 2001; following a series of interim presidents, Eduardo Alberto DUHALDE was selected president by the National Congress on 1 January 2002
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; election last held 24 October 1999 (next to be held NA October 2003) election results: Fernando DE LA RUA elected president; percent of vote - 48.5%
- chief of state:
- President Nestor KIRCHNER (since 25 May 2003);
- note - declared winner of a runoff election by default after Carlos Saul MENEM withdrew his candidacy on the eve of the election;
- Vice President Daniel SCIOLI (since 25 May 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Nestor KIRCHNER (since 25 May 2003);
- note - declared winner of a runoff election by default after Carlos Saul MENEM withdrew his candidacy on the eve of the election;
- Vice President Daniel SCIOLI (since 25 May 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- election results:
- results of the presidential primary of 27 April 2003: Carlos Saul MENEM 24.3%, Nestor KIRCHNER 22%, Ricardo Lopez MURPHY 16.4%, Adolfo Rodriguez SAA 14.4%, Elisa CARRIO 14.2%, other 8.7%;
- the subsequent runoff election slated for 25 May 2003 was awarded to KIRCHNER by default after MENEM withdrew his candidacy on the eve of the election
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- the last election held was the presidential primary election of 27 April 2003 (next election to be held NA 2007);
- a runoff election slated for 25 May 2003 between the two candidates receiving the highest votes in the primary was awarded to KIRCHNER by default after MENEM withdrew his candidacy on the eve of the election
chief of state: President Eduardo Alberto DUHALDE Nestor KIRCHNER (since 2 January 2002); 25 May 2003); note - selected by National Congress in aftermath of resignation declared winner of former President DE LA RUA a runoff election by default after Carlos Saul MENEM withdrew his candidacy on 20 December 2001 and resignations the eve of others who briefly held the office following DE LA RUA's departure; election; Vice President Carlos "Chacho" ALVAREZ resigned 6 October 2000 and the post remains vacant; Daniel SCIOLI (since 25 May 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Eduardo Alberto DUHALDE Nestor KIRCHNER (since 2 January 2002); 25 May 2003); note - selected by National Congress in aftermath of resignation declared winner of former President DE LA RUA a runoff election by default after Carlos Saul MENEM withdrew his candidacy on 20 December 2001 and resignations the eve of others who briefly held the office following DE LA RUA's departure; election; Vice President Carlos "Chacho" ALVAREZ resigned 6 October 2000 and the post remains vacant; Daniel SCIOLI (since 25 May 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
election results: Fernando DE LA RUA elected president; percent results of vote - 48.5% ; Vice President Carlos "Chacho" ALVAREZ resigned 6 October 2000 and a replacement was not named; DE LA RUA resigned 20 December 2001; following a series the presidential primary of interim presidents, Eduardo Alberto DUHALDE 27 April 2003: Carlos Saul MENEM 24.3%, Nestor KIRCHNER 22%, Ricardo Lopez MURPHY 16.4%, Adolfo Rodriguez SAA 14.4%, Elisa CARRIO 14.2%, other 8.7%; the subsequent runoff election slated for 25 May 2003 was selected president awarded to KIRCHNER by the National Congress default after MENEM withdrew his candidacy on 1 January 2002 the eve of the election
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; election the last election held 24 October 1999 was the presidential primary election of 27 April 2003 (next election to be held NA October 2003) 2007); a runoff election slated for 25 May 2003 between the two candidates receiving the highest votes in the primary was awarded to KIRCHNER by default after MENEM withdrew his candidacy on the eve of the election
- chief of state:
- President Nestor KIRCHNER (since 25 May 2003);
- Vice President Daniel SCIOLI (since 25 May 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Nestor KIRCHNER (since 25 May 2003);
- Vice President Daniel SCIOLI (since 25 May 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- the last election held was the presidential primary election of 27 April 2003 (next election to be held NA 2007)
- election results:
- results of the presidential primary of 27 April 2003: Carlos Saul MENEM 24.3%, Nestor KIRCHNER 22%, Ricardo Lopez MURPHY 16.4%, Adolfo Rodriguez SAA 14.4%, Elisa CARRIO 14.2%, other 8.7%;
- the subsequent runoff election slated for 25 May 2003 was awarded to KIRCHNER by default after MENEM withdrew his candidacy on the eve of the election
chief of state: President Nestor KIRCHNER (since 25 May 2003); note - declared winner of a runoff election by default after Carlos Saul MENEM withdrew his candidacy on the eve of the election; Vice President Daniel SCIOLI (since 25 May 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Nestor KIRCHNER (since 25 May 2003); note - declared winner of a runoff election by default after Carlos Saul MENEM withdrew his candidacy on the eve of the election; Vice President Daniel SCIOLI (since 25 May 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the presidentelection results: results of the presidential primary of 27 April 2003: Carlos Saul MENEM 24.3%, Nestor KIRCHNER 22%, Ricardo Lopez MURPHY 16.4%, Adolfo Rodriguez SAA 14.4%, Elisa CARRIO 14.2%, other 8.7%; the subsequent runoff election slated for 25 May 2003 was awarded to KIRCHNER by default after MENEM withdrew his candidacy on the eve of the electionelections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; the last election held was the presidential primary election of 27 April 2003 (next election to be held NA 2007); a 2007)
election results: results of the presidential primary of 27 April 2003: Carlos Saul MENEM 24.3%, Nestor KIRCHNER 22%, Ricardo Lopez MURPHY 16.4%, Adolfo Rodriguez SAA 14.4%, Elisa CARRIO 14.2%, other 8.7%; the subsequent runoff election slated for 25 May 2003 between the two candidates receiving the highest votes in the primary was awarded to KIRCHNER by default after MENEM withdrew his candidacy on the eve of the election
- chief of state:
- President Nestor KIRCHNER (since 25 May 2003);
- Vice President Daniel SCIOLI (since 25 May 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Nestor KIRCHNER (since 25 May 2003);
- Vice President Daniel SCIOLI (since 25 May 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms;
- election last held 27 April 2003 (next election to be held NA 2007)
- election results:
- results of the presidential election of 27 April 2003: Carlos Saul MENEM 24.3%, Nestor KIRCHNER 22%, Ricardo Lopez MURPHY 16.4%, Adolfo Rodriguez SAA 14.4%, Elisa CARRIO 14.2%, other 8.7%;
- the subsequent runoff election slated for 25 May 2003 was awarded to KIRCHNER by default after MENEM withdrew his candidacy on the eve of the election
chief of state: President Nestor KIRCHNER (since 25 May 2003); Vice President Daniel SCIOLI (since 25 May 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Nestor KIRCHNER (since 25 May 2003); Vice President Daniel SCIOLI (since 25 May 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; the last election last held was the presidential primary election of 27 April 2003 (next election to be held NA 2007)
election results: results of the presidential primary election of 27 April 2003: Carlos Saul MENEM 24.3%, Nestor KIRCHNER 22%, Ricardo Lopez MURPHY 16.4%, Adolfo Rodriguez SAA 14.4%, Elisa CARRIO 14.2%, other 8.7%; the subsequent runoff election slated for 25 May 2003 was awarded to KIRCHNER by default after MENEM withdrew his candidacy on the eve of the election
- chief of state:
- President Nestor KIRCHNER (since 25 May 2003);
- Vice President Daniel SCIOLI (since 25 May 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Nestor KIRCHNER (since 25 May 2003);
- Vice President Daniel SCIOLI (since 25 May 2003);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 27 April 2003 (next election to be held in 2007)
- election results:
- results of the presidential election of 27 April 2003: Carlos Saul MENEM 24.3%, Nestor KIRCHNER 22%, Ricardo Lopez MURPHY 16.4%, Adolfo Rodriguez SAA 14.4%, Elisa CARRIO 14.2%, other 8.7%;
- the subsequent runoff election slated for 25 May 2003 was awarded to KIRCHNER by default after MENEM withdrew his candidacy on the eve of the election
chief of state: President Nestor KIRCHNER (since 25 May 2003); Vice President Daniel SCIOLI (since 25 May 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Nestor KIRCHNER (since 25 May 2003); Vice President Daniel SCIOLI (since 25 May 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms; terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 27 April 2003 (next election to be held NA in 2007)
election results: results of the presidential election of 27 April 2003: Carlos Saul MENEM 24.3%, Nestor KIRCHNER 22%, Ricardo Lopez MURPHY 16.4%, Adolfo Rodriguez SAA 14.4%, Elisa CARRIO 14.2%, other 8.7%; the subsequent runoff election slated for 25 May 2003 was awarded to KIRCHNER by default after MENEM withdrew his candidacy on the eve of the election
The same text in 2007 and 2008.
- chief of state:
- President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007);
- Vice President Julio COBOS (since 10 December 2007);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007); Vice President Julio COBOS (since 10 December 2007)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 28 October 2007 (next election to be held in 2011)
- election results:
- Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER elected president;
- percent of vote - Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER 45%, Elisa CARRIO 23%, Roberto LAVAGNA 17%, Alberto Rodriguez SAA 8%
chief of state: President Nestor Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 25 May 2003); 10 December 2007); Vice President Daniel SCIOLI Julio COBOS (since 25 May 2003); 10 December 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Nestor Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 25 May 2003); 10 December 2007); Vice President Daniel SCIOLI Julio COBOS (since 25 May 2003); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government 10 December 2007)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections: president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 27 April 2003 28 October 2007 (next election to be held in 2007) 2011)
election results: results of the presidential election Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER elected president; percent of 27 April 2003: Carlos Saul MENEM 24.3%, Nestor vote - Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER 22%, Ricardo Lopez MURPHY 16.4%, Adolfo Rodriguez SAA 14.4%, 45%, Elisa CARRIO 14.2%, other 8.7%; the subsequent runoff election slated for 25 May 2003 was awarded to KIRCHNER by default after MENEM withdrew his candidacy on the eve of the election 23%, Roberto LAVAGNA 17%, Alberto Rodriguez SAA 8%
- chief of state:
- President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007);
- Vice President Julio COBOS (since 10 December 2007);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007); Vice President Julio COBOS (since 10 December 2007)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held 28 October 2007 (next election to be held in 2011)
- election results:
- Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER elected president;
- percent of vote - Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER 45%, Elisa CARRIO 23%, Roberto LAVAGNA 17%, Alberto Rodriguez SAA 8%
chief of state:
President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007); Vice President Julio COBOS (since 10 December 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007); Vice President Julio COBOS (since 10 December 2007)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held 28 October 2007 (next election to be held in 2011)
election results:
Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER elected president; percent of vote - Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER 45%, Elisa CARRIO 23%, Roberto LAVAGNA 17%, Alberto Rodriguez SAA 8%
- chief of state:
- President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007);
- Vice President Julio COBOS (since 10 December 2007);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007); Vice President Julio COBOS (since 10 December 2007)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 28 October 2007 (next election to be held in 2011)
- election results:
- Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER elected president;
- percent of vote - Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER 45%, Elisa CARRIO 23%, Roberto LAVAGNA 17%, Alberto Rodriguez SAA 8%
chief of state:
President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007); Vice President Julio COBOS (since 10 December 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007); Vice President Julio COBOS (since 10 December 2007)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 October 2007 (next election to be held in 2011)
election results:
Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER elected president; percent of vote - Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER 45%, Elisa CARRIO 23%, Roberto LAVAGNA 17%, Alberto Rodriguez SAA 8%
- chief of state:
- President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007);
- Vice President Julio COBOS (since 10 December 2007);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007); Vice President Julio COBOS (since 10 December 2007)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
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- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 October 2011 (next election to be held in October 2015)
- election results:
- Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER reelected president;
- percent of vote - Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER 54%, Hermes BINNER 16.9%, Ricardo ALFONSIN 11.1%, Alberto Rodriguez SAA 8%, Eduardo DUHALDE 5.9%, other 4.1%
chief of state:
President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007); Vice President Julio COBOS (since 10 December 2007); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007); Vice President Julio COBOS (since 10 December 2007)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
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elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held on 28 23 October 2007 2011 (next election to be held in 2011) October 2015)
election results:
Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER elected reelected president; percent of vote - Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER 45%, Elisa CARRIO 23%, Roberto LAVAGNA 17%, 54%, Hermes BINNER 16.9%, Ricardo ALFONSIN 11.1%, Alberto Rodriguez SAA 8% 8%, Eduardo DUHALDE 5.9%, other 4.1%
The same text in 2012 and 2013.
- chief of state:
- President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007);
- Vice President Amado BOUDOU (since 10 December 2011);
- note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007); Vice President Amado BOUDOU (since 10 December 2011)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term);
- election last held on 23 October 2011 (next election to be held in October 2015)
- election results:
- Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER reelected president;
- percent of vote - Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER 54%, Hermes BINNER 16.9%, Ricardo ALFONSIN 11.1%, Alberto Rodriguez SAA 8%, Eduardo DUHALDE 5.9%, other 4.1%
chief of state:
President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007); Vice President Julio COBOS Amado BOUDOU (since 10 December 2007); 2011); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007); Vice President Julio COBOS Amado BOUDOU (since 10 December 2007) 2011)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second term); election last held on 23 October 2011 (next election to be held in October 2015)
election results:
Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER reelected president; percent of vote - Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER 54%, Hermes BINNER 16.9%, Ricardo ALFONSIN 11.1%, Alberto Rodriguez SAA 8%, Eduardo DUHALDE 5.9%, other 4.1%
- chief of state:
- President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007);
- Vice President Amado BOUDOU (since 10 December 2011);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007); Vice President Amado BOUDOU (since 10 December 2011)
- cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
- elections:
- president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second consecutive term);
- election last held on 23 October 2011 (next election to be held in October 2015)
- election results:
- Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER reelected president;
- percent of vote - Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER 54%, Hermes BINNER 16.9%, Ricardo ALFONSIN 11.1%, Alberto Rodriguez SAA 8%, Eduardo DUHALDE 5.9%, other 4.1%
chief of state:
President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007); Vice President Amado BOUDOU (since 10 December 2011); note - the president is both the chief of state and head of government
head of government:
President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007); Vice President Amado BOUDOU (since 10 December 2011)
cabinet:
Cabinet appointed by the president
(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)
elections:
president and vice president elected on the same ticket by popular vote for four-year terms (eligible for a second consecutive term); election last held on 23 October 2011 (next election to be held in October 2015)
election results:
Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER reelected president; percent of vote - Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER 54%, Hermes BINNER 16.9%, Ricardo ALFONSIN 11.1%, Alberto Rodriguez SAA 8%, Eduardo DUHALDE 5.9%, other 4.1%
- chief of state:
- President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007);
- Vice President Amado BOUDOU (since 10 December 2011);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2007); Vice President Amado BOUDOU (since 10 December 2011)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term);
- election last held on 23 October 2011 (next election to be held in October 2015)
- election results:
- Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER reelected president;
- percent of vote - Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (FpV) 54%, Hermes BINNER (PS) 16.9%, Ricardo ALFONSIN (UCR)11.1%, Alberto Rodriguez SAA (Justicialist Party) 8%, Eduardo DUHALDE (Justicialist Party) 5.9%, other 4.1%
chief of state:
head of government:
cabinet:(For more information visit theWorld Leaders website)elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same
elections:ticket ballot by qualified majority popular vote for four-year terms a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); election last held on 23 October 2011 (next election to be held in October 2015)
election results:11.1%, (UCR)11.1%, Alberto Rodriguez SAA (Justicialist Party) 8%, Eduardo DUHALDE (Justicialist Party) 5.9%, other 4.1%
- chief of state:
- President Mauricio MACRI (since 10 December 2015);
- Vice President Gabriela MICHETTI (since 10 December 2015);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mauricio MACRI (since 10 December 2015); Vice President Gabriela MICHETTI (since 10 December 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term);
- election last held in 2 rounds on 25 October and 22 November 2015 (next to be held in October 2019)
- election results:
- Mauricio MACRI elected president;
- percent of vote: first-round results - Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 37.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 34.2%, Sergio MASSA (FR/PJ) 21.4%, other 7.3%;
- second-round results - Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 51.4%, Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 48.6%
chief of state: President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER Mauricio MACRI (since 10 December 2007); 2015); Vice President Amado BOUDOU Gabriela MICHETTI (since 10 December 2011); 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER Mauricio MACRI (since 10 December 2007); 2015); Vice President Amado BOUDOU Gabriela MICHETTI (since 10 December 2011) 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); election last held in 2 rounds on 23 25 October 2011 and 22 November 2015 (next election to be held in October 2015) 2019)
election results: Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER reelected Mauricio MACRI elected president; percent of vote vote: first-round results - Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (FpV) 54%, Hermes BINNER (PS) 16.9%, Ricardo ALFONSIN (UCR)11.1%, Alberto Rodriguez SAA (Justicialist Party) 8%, Eduardo DUHALDE (Justicialist Party) 5.9%, Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 37.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 34.2%, Sergio MASSA (FR/PJ) 21.4%, other 4.1% 7.3%; second-round results - Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 51.4%, Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 48.6%
- chief of state:
- President Mauricio MACRI (since 10 December 2015);
- Vice President Gabriela MICHETTI (since 10 December 2015);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mauricio MACRI (since 10 December 2015); Vice President Gabriela MICHETTI (since 10 December 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term);
- election last held in 2 rounds on 25 October and 22 November 2015 (next to be held in October 2019)
- election results:
- Mauricio MACRI elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 37.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 34.2%, Sergio MASSA (FR/PJ) 21.4%, other 7.3%;
- percent of vote in second round - Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 51.4%, Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 48.6%
chief of state: President Mauricio MACRI (since 10 December 2015); Vice President Gabriela MICHETTI (since 10 December 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mauricio MACRI (since 10 December 2015); Vice President Gabriela MICHETTI (since 10 December 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); election last held in 2 rounds on 25 October and 22 November 2015 (next to be held in October 2019)
election results: Mauricio MACRI elected president; president in second round; percent of vote: first-round results vote in first round - Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 37.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 34.2%, Sergio MASSA (FR/PJ) 21.4%, other 7.3%; second-round results percent of vote in second round - Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 51.4%, Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 48.6%
- chief of state:
- President Mauricio MACRI (since 10 December 2015);
- Vice President Gabriela MICHETTI (since 10 December 2015);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Mauricio MACRI (since 10 December 2015); Vice President Gabriela MICHETTI (since 10 December 2015)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term);
- election last held in 2 rounds on 25 October and 22 November 2015 (next to be held on 27 October 2019)
- election results:
- Mauricio MACRI elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 37.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 34.2%, Sergio MASSA (FR/PJ) 21.4%, other 7.3%;
- percent of vote in second round - Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 51.4%, Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 48.6%
chief of state: President Mauricio MACRI (since 10 December 2015); Vice President Gabriela MICHETTI (since 10 December 2015); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mauricio MACRI (since 10 December 2015); Vice President Gabriela MICHETTI (since 10 December 2015)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority popular vote for a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); election last held in 2 rounds on 25 October and 22 November 2015 (next to be held in on 27 October 2019)
election results: Mauricio MACRI elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 37.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 34.2%, Sergio MASSA (FR/PJ) 21.4%, other 7.3%; percent of vote in second round - Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 51.4%, Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 48.6%
- chief of state:
- President Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (since 10 December 2019);
- Vice President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2019);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (since 10 December 2019); Vice President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority vote (to win, a candidate must receive at least 45% of votes or 40% of votes and a 10-point lead over the second place candidate; if neither occurs, a second round is held );
- the president serves a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term);
- election last held on 27 October 2019 (next to be held in October 2023)
- election results:
- Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ elected president;
- percent of vote - Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (TODOS) 48.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 40.4%, Roberto LAVAGNA (independent) 6.2%, other 5.3%
chief of state: President Mauricio MACRI Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (since 10 December 2015); 2019); Vice President Gabriela MICHETTI Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2015); 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Mauricio MACRI Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (since 10 December 2015); 2019); Vice President Gabriela MICHETTI Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2015) 2019)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority popular vote for (to win, a candidate must receive at least 45% of votes or 40% of votes and a 10-point lead over the second place candidate; if neither occurs, a second round is held ); the president serves a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); election last held in 2 rounds on 25 27 October and 22 November 2015 2019 (next to be held on 27 in October 2019) 2023)
election results: Mauricio MACRI Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ elected president in second round; president; percent of vote in first round - Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 37.1%, Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (TODOS) 48.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 34.2%, Sergio MASSA (FR/PJ) 21.4%, 40.4%, Roberto LAVAGNA (independent) 6.2%, other 7.3%; percent of vote in second round - Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 51.4%, Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 48.6% 5.3%
- chief of state:
- President Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (since 10 December 2019);
- Vice President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2019);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government (2019)
- head of government:
- President Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (since 10 December 2019); Vice President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2019) (2018)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president (2017)
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority vote (to win, a candidate must receive at least 45% of votes or 40% of votes and a 10-point lead over the second place candidate; if neither occurs, a second round is held );
- the president serves a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term);
- election last held on 27 October 2019 (next to be held in October 2023)
- election results:
- Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ elected president;
- percent of vote - Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (TODOS) 48.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 40.4%, Roberto LAVAGNA (independent) 6.2%, other 5.3%
chief of state: President Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (since 10 December 2019); Vice President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government (2019)
head of government: President Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (since 10 December 2019); Vice President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2019) (2018)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president (2017)
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority vote (to win, a candidate must receive at least 45% of votes or 40% of votes and a 10-point lead over the second place candidate; if neither occurs, a second round is held ); the president serves a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); election last held on 27 October 2019 (next to be held in October 2023)
election results: Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ elected president; percent of vote - Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (TODOS) 48.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 40.4%, Roberto LAVAGNA (independent) 6.2%, other 5.3%
- chief of state:
- President Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (since 10 December 2019);
- Vice President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2019);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government (2019)
- head of government:
- President Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (since 10 December 2019); Vice President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2019) (2018)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president (2017)
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority vote (to win, a candidate must receive at least 45% of votes or 40% of votes and a 10-point lead over the second place candidate; if neither occurs, a second round is held );
- the president serves a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term);
- election last held on 27 October 2019 (next to be held in October 2023)
- election results:
- 2019: Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ elected president;
- percent of vote - Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (TODOS) 48.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 40.4%, Roberto LAVAGNA (independent) 6.2%, other 5.3%
- 2015: Mauricio MACRI elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 37.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 34.2%, Sergio MASSA (FR/PJ) 21.4%, other 7.3%;
- percent of vote in second round - Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 51.4%, Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 48.6%
chief of state: President Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (since 10 December 2019); Vice President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government (2019)
head of government: President Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (since 10 December 2019); Vice President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2019) (2018)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president (2017)
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority vote (to win, a candidate must receive at least 45% of votes or 40% of votes and a 10-point lead over the second place candidate; if neither occurs, a second round is held ); the president serves a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); election last held on 27 October 2019 (next to be held in October 2023)
election results:
2019: Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ elected president; percent of vote - Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (TODOS) 48.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 40.4%, Roberto LAVAGNA (independent) 6.2%, other 5.3%
2015: Mauricio MACRI elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 37.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 34.2%, Sergio MASSA (FR/PJ) 21.4%, other 7.3%; percent of vote in second round - Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 51.4%, Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 48.6%
- chief of state:
- President Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (since 10 December 2019);
- Vice President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2019);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (since 10 December 2019); Vice President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2019)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority vote (to win, a candidate must receive at least 45% of votes or 40% of votes and a 10-point lead over the second place candidate; if neither occurs, a second round is held );
- the president serves a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term);
- election last held on 27 October 2019 (next to be held in October 2023)
- election results:
- 2019: Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ elected president;
- percent of vote - Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (TODOS) 48.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 40.4%, Roberto LAVAGNA (independent) 6.2%, other 5.3%
- 2015: Mauricio MACRI elected president in second round;
- percent of vote in first round - Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 37.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 34.2%, Sergio MASSA (FR/PJ) 21.4%, other 7.3%;
- percent of vote in second round - Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 51.4%, Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 48.6%
chief of state: President Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (since 10 December 2019); Vice President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2019); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government (2019)
head of government: President Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (since 10 December 2019); Vice President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER (since 10 December 2019) (2018)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president (2017)
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority vote (to win, a candidate must receive at least 45% of votes or 40% of votes and a 10-point lead over the second place candidate; if neither occurs, a second round is held ); the president serves a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); election last held on 27 October 2019 (next to be held in October 2023)
election results:
2019: Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ elected president; percent of vote - Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (TODOS) 48.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 40.4%, Roberto LAVAGNA (independent) 6.2%, other 5.3%
2015: Mauricio MACRI elected president in second round; percent of vote in first round - Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 37.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 34.2%, Sergio MASSA (FR/PJ) 21.4%, other 7.3%; percent of vote in second round - Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 51.4%, Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 48.6%
- chief of state:
- President Javier Gerardo MILEI (since 10 December 2023);
- Vice President Victoria Eugenia VILLARRUEL (since 10 December 2023);
- note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
- head of government:
- President Javier Gerardo MILEI (since 10 December 2023); Vice President Victoria Eugenia VILLARRUEL (since 10 December 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority vote (to win, a candidate must receive at least 45% of votes or 40% of votes and a 10-point lead over the second place candidate; if neither occurs, a second round is held );
- the president serves a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term);
- election last held on 22 October 2023, with a runoff held 19 November 2023 (next to be held in October 2027)
- election results:
- 2023: Javier Gerardo MILEI elected president in second round;
- percent vote in first round - Sergio Tomás MASSA (FR) 36.7%, Javier Gerardo MILEI (PL) 30%, Patricia BULLRICH 23.8% (JxC/PRO), Juan SCHIARETTI (PJ) 6.8%, Myriam BREGMAN (PTS) 2.7%;
- percent of vote in second round - Javier Gerardo MILEI 55.7%, Sergio Tomás MASSA 44.3%
- 2019: Alberto Ángel FERNÁNDEZ elected president;
- percent of vote - Alberto Angel FERNÁNDEZ (TODOS) 48.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 40.4%, Roberto LAVAGNA (independent) 6.2%, other 5.3%
chief of state: President Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ Javier Gerardo MILEI (since 10 December 2019); 2023); Vice President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER Victoria Eugenia VILLARRUEL (since 10 December 2019); 2023); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government
head of government: President Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ Javier Gerardo MILEI (since 10 December 2019); 2023); Vice President Cristina FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER Victoria Eugenia VILLARRUEL (since 10 December 2019) 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority vote (to win, a candidate must receive at least 45% of votes or 40% of votes and a 10-point lead over the second place candidate; if neither occurs, a second round is held ); the president serves a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); election last held on 27 22 October 2019 2023, with a runoff held 19 November 2023 (next to be held in October 2023) 2027)
election results:2019: Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ elected president; percent of vote - Alberto Angel FERNANDEZ (TODOS) 48.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 40.4%, Roberto LAVAGNA (independent) 6.2%, other 5.3% 2023: Javier Gerardo MILEI elected president in second round; percent
2015: Mauricio MACRIof vote in first round - Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 37.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 34.2%, Sergio Tomás MASSA (FR/PJ) 21.4%, other 7.3%; (FR) 36.7%, Javier Gerardo MILEI (PL) 30%, Patricia BULLRICH 23.8% (JxC/PRO), Juan SCHIARETTI (PJ) 6.8%, Myriam BREGMAN (PTS) 2.7%; percent of vote in second round - Javier Gerardo MILEI 55.7%, Sergio Tomás MASSA 44.3%
2019: Alberto Ángel FERNÁNDEZ elected president; percent of vote - Alberto Angel FERNÁNDEZ (TODOS) 48.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 51.4%, Daniel SCIOLI (PJ) 48.6% 40.4%, Roberto LAVAGNA (independent) 6.2%, other 5.3%
- chief of state:
- President Javier Gerardo MILEI (since 10 December 2023)
- head of government:
- President Javier Gerardo MILEI (since 10 December 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- elections/appointments:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority vote (to win, a candidate must receive at least 45% of votes or 40% of votes and a 10-point lead over the second place candidate; if neither occurs, a second round is held );
- the president serves a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term);
- election last held on 22 October 2023 with a runoff held 19 November 2023 (next to be held in October 2027)
- election results:
- 2023: Javier Gerardo MILEI elected president in second round;
- percent vote in first round - Sergio Tomás MASSA (FR) 36.7%, Javier Gerardo MILEI (PL) 30%, Patricia BULLRICH 23.8% (JxC/PRO), Juan SCHIARETTI (PJ) 6.8%, Myriam BREGMAN (PTS) 2.7%;
- percent of vote in second round - Javier Gerardo MILEI 55.7%, Sergio Tomás MASSA 44.3%
- 2019: Alberto Ángel FERNÁNDEZ elected president;
- percent of vote - Alberto Angel FERNÁNDEZ (TODOS) 48.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 40.4%, Roberto LAVAGNA (independent) 6.2%, other 5.3%
chief of state: President Javier Gerardo MILEI (since 10 December 2023); Vice President Victoria Eugenia VILLARRUEL (since 10 December 2023); note - the president is both chief of state and head of government 2023)
head of government: President Javier Gerardo MILEI (since 10 December 2023); Vice President Victoria Eugenia VILLARRUEL (since 10 December 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the president
elections/appointments: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority vote (to win, a candidate must receive at least 45% of votes or 40% of votes and a 10-point lead over the second place candidate; if neither occurs, a second round is held ); the president serves a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); election last held on 22 October 2023, 2023 with a runoff held 19 November 2023 (next to be held in October 2027)
election results:
2023: Javier Gerardo MILEI elected president in second round; percent vote in first round - Sergio Tomás MASSA (FR) 36.7%, Javier Gerardo MILEI (PL) 30%, Patricia BULLRICH 23.8% (JxC/PRO), Juan SCHIARETTI (PJ) 6.8%, Myriam BREGMAN (PTS) 2.7%; percent of vote in second round - Javier Gerardo MILEI 55.7%, Sergio Tomás MASSA 44.3%
2019: Alberto Ángel FERNÁNDEZ elected president; percent of vote - Alberto Angel FERNÁNDEZ (TODOS) 48.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 40.4%, Roberto LAVAGNA (independent) 6.2%, other 5.3%
- chief of state:
- President Javier Gerardo MILEI (since 10 December 2023)
- head of government:
- President Javier Gerardo MILEI (since 10 December 2023)
- cabinet:
- Cabinet appointed by the president
- election/appointment process:
- president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority vote (to win, a candidate must receive at least 45% of votes, or 40% of votes and a 10-point lead over the second-place candidate; if neither occurs, a second round is held);
- the president serves a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term)
- most recent election date:
- 22 October 2023, with a runoff held 19 November 2023
- election results:
- 2023: Javier Gerardo MILEI elected president in second round;
- percent vote in first round - Sergio Tomás MASSA (FR) 36.7%, Javier Gerardo MILEI (PL) 30%, Patricia BULLRICH 23.8% (JxC/PRO), Juan SCHIARETTI (PJ) 6.8%, Myriam BREGMAN (PTS) 2.7%;
- percent of vote in second round - Javier Gerardo MILEI 55.7%, Sergio Tomás MASSA 44.3%
- 2019: Alberto Ángel FERNÁNDEZ elected president;
- percent of vote - Alberto Angel FERNÁNDEZ (TODOS) 48.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 40.4%, Roberto LAVAGNA (independent) 6.2%, other 5.3%
- expected date of next election:
- October 2027
chief of state: President Javier Gerardo MILEI (since 10 December 2023)
head of government: President Javier Gerardo MILEI (since 10 December 2023)
cabinet: Cabinet appointed by the presidentelections/appointments: election/appointment process: president and vice president directly elected on the same ballot by qualified majority vote (to win, a candidate must receive at least 45% of votes votes, or 40% of votes and a 10-point lead over the second place second-place candidate; if neither occurs, a second round is held ); held); the president serves a 4-year term (eligible for a second consecutive term); term)
most recent election last held on date: 22 October 2023 2023, with a runoff held 19 November 2023 (next to be held in October 2027)
election results:
2023: Javier Gerardo MILEI elected president in second round; percent vote in first round - Sergio Tomás MASSA (FR) 36.7%, Javier Gerardo MILEI (PL) 30%, Patricia BULLRICH 23.8% (JxC/PRO), Juan SCHIARETTI (PJ) 6.8%, Myriam BREGMAN (PTS) 2.7%; percent of vote in second round - Javier Gerardo MILEI 55.7%, Sergio Tomás MASSA 44.3%
2019: Alberto Ángel FERNÁNDEZ elected president; percent of vote - Alberto Angel FERNÁNDEZ (TODOS) 48.1%, Mauricio MACRI (PRO) 40.4%, Roberto LAVAGNA (independent) 6.2%, other 5.3%
expected date of next election: October 2027
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Argentina: Executive branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/argentina/executive-branch.