What is known about Argentina? Firstly, it is the birthplace of passionate and exciting tango. Secondly, juicy steak and mate tea drink are served here. 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 over as president.
This happens very rarely. For example, this could happen in America (we are talking about Hillary Clinton), but alas … But in the country where the sun hides, this was observed twice.
Would the world become more humane and non-conflict if only women were at the head of states? How strongly do citizens feel the difference in the methods of governing the country, where the presidency is first occupied by a man, and then by a woman? It is better to look for answers to these questions in Argentina.
A little about the rise of power
After the country gained independence in 1816, it did not have its own government. At first it was calledThe united provinces of La Plata, and then the OP of South America.
The first president, due to the unviability of Argentina after the war with Brazil, resigned shortly after taking office, and Alejandro Lopez, who temporarily replaced him, completely dissolved the government. After that, the country forgot about the existence of a central government for 27 years, and the state became a confederation.
The post of governor appeared, which was similar to the presidential one. During this period, Juan de Rosas was at the head of the country, who, after a long reign, was overthrown by Justo Urquiza (commander-in-chief). From that moment, the transition to another form of government began.
The most memorable presidents of Argentina
The right to run for a second term as head of state was abolished in 1957. The amendment to permit appeared in the Constitution only in 1994. Carlos Saul Menem took advantage of this.
He was a member of the Justicialist 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 an amendment to the State Constitution.
In 2001, after marrying Cecilia Bolocco, Carlos Menem was arrested on suspicion of arms dealing.
Another member of the Justicialist party was Adolfo Rodriguez Saha.
Street and riots, andalso accusations of citizens that only politicians are 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 term in office belongs to Ramon Puerte. It took him only 2 days to realize that due to he alth 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 was thinking about the future of his country. He thought for a long time about who he could hand over the reins of power to, and came to one conclusion: only to the one in whom he was confident and whom he had unlimited faith in. And he only trusted his wife…
The elections were beautiful. Two women ran for the presidency of Argentina at once - Cristina Fernandez and Elisa Carrio. The people were so interested in these beauties that no one cared about the other 12 candidates.
On October 29, news spread across Argentina: there would be no second round of elections, as the country's first lady won over 40% of the vote and automatically became president. Thus, the second ever hostess appeared in the Pink House.
Implementation of Operation Successor
For a whole week, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner celebrated her victory, and even her main rival, Elisa Carrio, sent her a congratulatory letter. What motivated her at the same time is unknown, the main thing is that everything went without scandal, and the governmentnot accused of falsification.
She never hid her political ambitions. Even when her husband took over as president, Cristina Fernandez always said "we" when talking about political initiatives.
About her temperament, many know firsthand. Being a good speaker, she sometimes forgot herself and often called the media "stupid" 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
Christina Fernandez's husband won the trust of the population during his reign. When he took office, the country was going through a period of crisis, and Nestor had to do a great job to boost the economy by 50% and almost halve the unemployment rate.
Kristina received a rod and a 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 a husband hands over the reins of government to his wife. Having taken the oath, she promised the people that she would continue Nestor's policy. Such a statement did not surprise anyone, everyone knew that during his reign she had always been his main adviser.
With her work as president, Fernandez confirmed the words previously voiced by her husband that her wife would be better than him. Christina was able to persuade many useful employees who were once disappointed with Nestor's policies to return to their jobs, moreover, 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 female president in Argentina and in the world). "Well-wishers" said that Christina loses to her not only in external beauty, but also in relation to citizens, they say, she only has rags and benefits from the status of president in her mind.
Each business 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. No wonder that in an interview, Fernandez admitted that she would never forget to do her makeup, even if the bombing starts!
