Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
Argentine Lawyer and Politician; President
Born
February 19th, 1953
72 years ago
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Argentina
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Born in 1953, a lawyer entered politics and became a prominent figure in Argentine politics. Served as the President of Argentina from 2007 to 2015, implementing various economic policies. After her presidency, assumed the role of Vice President in 2019, continuing to influence national policy and governance. Engaged in various international and domestic political discussions throughout career.
Served as President of Argentina from 2007 to 2015
Became Vice President of Argentina in 2019
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