What is known about Argentina? Firstly, it is the birthplace of passionate and exciting tango. Secondly, it serves a juicy steak and a mate tea drink. Thirdly, the architecture of colonial times and the legend of modern football - Diego Maradona - are not inferior in popularity. And, finally, the fact that in 2007 the first lady of the country, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, took the presidency.
This happens extremely rarely. For example, this could happen in America (we are talking about Hilary Clinton), but alas ... But in a country where the sun is hiding, this has been observed twice.
Would the world become more humane and non-conflict if only women were at the head of states? How much do citizens feel the difference in the methods of governing a country where a man first takes a presidency and then a woman? Finding answers to these questions is best in Argentina.
A little bit about the emergence of power
After the country gained independence in 1816, it did not have its own government. First, it was called the United Provinces of La Plata, and then the OP of South America.
The first president, due to Argentina's lack of vitality after the war with Brazil, resigned shortly after taking office, and Alejandro Lopez, who replaced him temporarily, completely dismissed the government. After that, the country forgot about the existence of central authority for as many as 27 years, and the state became a confederation.
There was a post of governor, which was similar to the presidential. During this period, Juan de Rosas stood at the head of the country, who, after a long reign, was overthrown by Justo Urkisa (commander in chief). From this moment began the transition to another form of management.
The most memorable presidents of Argentina
The right to run for the second term was abolished in 1957. The amendment for permission appeared in the Constitution only in 1994. Carlos Saul Menem took advantage of this.
He was a member of the Hustisialist party, whose policy was based on the preservation of state and economic independence, as well as the creation of a just society.
The first time he ran for president of Argentina in 1989, the second term was appointed in 1995, immediately after the amendment of the Constitution of the state.
In 2001, after a wedding with Cecilia Bolocco, Carlos Menem was arrested on suspicion of arms trafficking.
Another member of the Hustisialist party was Adolfo Rodriguez Saha.
Street and natural disturbances, as well as accusations of citizens that only politicians were to blame for the country's crisis, forced him to resign. Adolfo ran for president of Argentina on December 23, and left the post exactly one week later on December 31, 2001.
But the record for the shortest tenure as head of state belongs to Ramon Puerta. It took him only 2 days to realize that for health reasons he could not be president.
The new mistress of the Pink House
One hot summer evening, over a cup of coffee, incumbent President Nestor Carlos Kirchner Ostoich thought about the future of his country. He thought for a long time about to whom he could transfer the reins of government, and came to one conclusion: only to whom he is confident and to whom he has unlimited faith. And he trusted only his wife ...
The election was beautiful. Two representatives of the fair sex - Christina Fernandez and Alice Carrio - ran for the presidency of Argentina. The people were so interested in these beauties that no one cared about the other 12 candidates.
October 29 news spread across Argentina: there will be no second round of elections, as the country's first lady won more than 40% of the vote and automatically became president. Thus, the second in the history of the mistress appeared in the Pink House.
Operation Successor
For a week, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner celebrated the victory, and even her main rival Alice Carrio sent her a congratulatory letter. What she was motivated by this, it is not known, the main thing is that everything went without scandal, and the government was not accused of falsification.
She never hid her political ambitions. Even when her husband took office, Cristina Fernandez always said “we” when it came to policy-related initiatives.
Many know about her temperament firsthand. Being a good speaker, she sometimes forgot herself and often called the media representatives “dumbasses,” and sometimes “donkeys.”
When Kristina took the presidency, everyone knew that this would not change the situation in the country, because the "power couple" would stick to one political game.
She will rule better than her husband
Spouse Christina Fernandez during his reign won the trust of the population. When he took up his duties, the country was in a period of crisis, and Nestor had to do a great job to boost the economy by 50% and almost halve the unemployment rate.
Christine received the rod and ribbon with the colors of the national flag from Nestor. Hundreds of guests from different parts of the globe came to Argentina to see how the husband gives the wife the reins of government. Taking the oath, she promised the people that she would continue the policy of Nestor. Such a statement did not surprise anyone; everyone knew that during his reign she was always his main adviser.
With her presidency, Fernandez confirmed the words her husband had previously voiced that his wife would be better than him. Kristina was able to persuade many useful employees to return to their workplaces, who at one time were disappointed with Nestor's policies, and besides, she quickly established relations with foreign investors and heads of neighboring countries.
Politics and Beauty
Only the lazy did not compare her with Evita Peron (the first woman president in Argentina and in the world). "Well-wishers" said that Christine loses to her not only in outward beauty, but also in relation to citizens, they say, she only has rags and benefits from the status of president on her mind.
Each trip of Cristina Fernandez was divided into 2 parts: political issues and shopping. And, looking at her, it is easy to conclude: she is a socialist and unrestrained fashionista. Not for nothing that in an interview Fernandez admitted that she would never forget to do makeup, even if the bombing begins!