Vice President Of Argentina
Vice President of Argentina
The Vice President of Argentina, known officially as the Vice President of the Argentine Nation (Spanish: Vicepresidente de la Nación Argentina), is the second highest political position in Argentina and stands first in the line of succession to the President of Argentina. The office was established with the enactment of the Argentine Constitution of 1853.
Current Office Holder
As of December 10, 2023, the current Vice President of Argentina is Victoria Villarruel, representing the Democratic Party affiliated with La Libertad Avanza. She assumed office following the presidential elections of 2023, in which the ticket led by Javier Milei won the contest in the second round with 55.65% of the votes.
Duties and Responsibilities
The vice president's primary responsibilities include assuming presidential duties in a caretaker capacity if the president is absent or temporarily incapacitated. The vice president may also succeed to the presidency in the event of the president's resignation, permanent incapacity, or death. Additionally, the vice president traditionally serves as the President of the Argentine Senate, a role that involves presiding over sessions and casting tie-breaking votes.
Historical Context
The vice presidency was established to ensure a stable line of succession and to support the president in executing the duties of the highest office. Since its inception, the role has been crucial in maintaining governance continuity during times of crisis or transition.
Past Notable Vice Presidents
Throughout history, several vice presidents have risen to the presidency due to various circumstances:
- Cristina Fernández de Kirchner: Served as the 37th Vice President under the administration of Alberto Fernández. She was also the President of Argentina from 2007 to 2015.
- Eva Perón: Though she never officially became vice president, she was a significant political figure with aspirations for the vice presidency during her husband's administration.