Antonio de la Rua is an Argentine lawyer, the eldest son of the former president of Argentina, who ruled the country from 1999 to 2001. He was an adviser to his father and one of the leaders of his presidential campaign. Known for his long relationship with the popular singer Shakira. The couple is currently divorced.
Biography
Antonio de la Rua was born on March 7, 1974. He attracted the attention of many paparazzi after his father took over as president. During his reign, the lawyer handled the management of the parent's campaign. Almost nothing is known about Antonio's childhood and adolescence, since no one disseminated this information.
Career
Antonio de la Rua did not hold a formal position in the government of his father Fernando de la Rua, but he took part in his election campaign. The former president appreciated his son's talent and skills and turned to him for political advice after taking office. An experienced lawyer was named the leader of the "Sushi Set" - a group of youngofficials, which got its name from its passionate love for expensive Japanese cuisine. They were sometimes criticized for their policies. When Fernando ceased to be president, Antonio focused on charity and preferred to distance himself from politics as far as possible. As a result, the Sushi Set group ceased to exist.
In December 2006, the once-politician, together with a group of influential Latin American businessmen and creative people, founded the ALAS charitable foundation dedicated to the children of Latin America. This organization is non-profit and focuses on child developmental psychology.
Nobel Prize winner, Colombian novelist Gabriel Garcia Marquez has been chosen as Honorary President of the Foundation. Its founders were also businessmen and artists: Carlos Slim, Alejandro Santo Domingo, Antonio de la Rua, Alejandro Soberon, Alejandro Bulgheroni, Shakira, Fer Olivera, Alejandro Sanz, Juan Luis Guerra and Diego Torres.
On February 22, 2010, Antonio and Shakira were invited to the White House to discuss the importance of investing in early childhood development policies with Barack Obama.
Private life
Antonio became famous as soon as his father took over as president. Also, an experienced lawyer began to meet with the popular Colombian singer Shakira. One day she went to a restaurant to have lunch. There was also a guy sitting there. When their eyes crossed, Antonio and Shakira started a conversation, then they began to communicate more often, and then they beganmeet. Rumors about the novel soon spread throughout the country and became the main topic of discussion in thousands of magazines. The lovers attended all important events together.
On January 10, 2011, Shakira announced that after 11 years of a long relationship, she and Antonio had decided to leave. According to her, they see this as a break in the relationship, so there is a possibility that the couple will resume them again. Nevertheless, the former lovers parted as friends, and also continue to be business partners.
There are also rumors that Antonio de la Rua has become a father. According to some reports, he now has two children.
Antonio de la Rua and Shakira: the consequences of their relationship
Despite the opinion of the public that they parted as friends, the former partners are far from friendly. In 2012, Antonio filed a lawsuit demanding Shakira pay him the $250 million she earned during their romantic relationship. The lawyer also wanted to get the right to own their mansions in Uruguay and New York. However, the Los Angeles Supreme Court dismissed the lawsuit. To which Antonio noted that he devoted most of his life to the Colombian singer, abandoned his own career, and was left with nothing in return.
