Alberto Fernández

Alberto Ángel Fernández is an Argentine politician, lawyer, and academic who served as President of Argentina from 2019 to 2023. He was also the Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers from 2003 to 2008. His tenure as Cabinet Chief remains the longest since the post was created in 1994.
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Some of the key events about Alberto Fernández

  • 1983
    Graduated with honors from the University of Buenos Aires with a law degree
  • 1985
    Began teaching criminal law at the University of Buenos Aires
  • 2000
    Became a member of the Buenos Aires City Legislature
  • 2003
    Appointed as Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers under President Néstor Kirchner
  • 2008
    Served as the campaign manager for Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's presidential campaign
  • 2013
    Founded the Justicialist Party faction "Renewal Front"
  • 2017
    Reconciled with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and joined her electoral coalition
  • 2019
    Won the presidential election as the candidate of the Frente de Todos coalition
  • 2019
    Faced criticism for appointing a controversial judge to the Supreme Court
  • 2020
    Implemented measures to support the economy during the COVID-19 pandemic
  • 2020
    Implemented one of the world's longest and strictest COVID-19 lockdowns, causing economic damage
  • 2020
    Attempted to nationalize a major agricultural company, sparking protests
  • 2021
    Secured a debt restructuring agreement with the International Monetary Fund
  • 2021
    Violated his own COVID-19 restrictions by hosting a birthday party for his partner
  • 2021
    Faced backlash for comments suggesting Argentines came from Europe, ignoring indigenous heritage
  • 2022
    Struggled to control soaring inflation, reaching over 100% annually
  • 2022
    Criticized for a deal with the International Monetary Fund that imposed austerity measures
  • 2022
    Faced corruption allegations related to vaccine distribution during the pandemic
  • 2023
    Oversaw a significant devaluation of the Argentine peso
  • 2023
    Left office with Argentina facing its worst economic crisis in two decades

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