Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers
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The Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers is a political office of Argentina
, created by the 1994 amendment of the Argentine Constitution. The current office holder is Aníbal Fernández
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. Most of his duties are related to organize the work of the other Ministers, or to its intermediary role between the Executive Power and the Argentine National Congress
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Argentina
Argentina , officially the Argentine Republic , is the second largest country in South America by land area, after Brazil. It is constituted as a federation of 23 provinces and an autonomous city, Buenos Aires...
, created by the 1994 amendment of the Argentine Constitution. The current office holder is Aníbal Fernández
Aníbal Fernández
Aníbal Domingo Fernández is an Argentine Justicialist Party politician, who served as Interior Minister for President Néstor Kirchner, Minister of Justice for President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and is currently the President's Cabinet Chief.-Biography:Born in Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province,...
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Attributions
The attributions of the Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers are established by the articles 100 and 101 of the Constitution of ArgentinaConstitution of Argentina
The constitution of Argentina is one of the primary sources of existing law in Argentina. Its first version was written in 1853 by a Constitutional Assembly gathered in Santa Fe, and the doctrinal basis was taken in part from the United States Constitution...
. Most of his duties are related to organize the work of the other Ministers, or to its intermediary role between the Executive Power and the Argentine National Congress
Argentine National Congress
The Congress of the Argentine Nation is the legislative branch of the government of Argentina. Its composition is bicameral, constituted by a 72-seat Senate and a 257-seat Chamber of Deputies....
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List of Chiefs of the Cabinet of Ministers
| Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers | President | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Eduardo Bauzá | Carlos Menem Carlos Menem Carlos Saúl Menem is an Argentine politician who was President of Argentina from 1989 to 1999. He is currently an Argentine National Senator for La Rioja Province.-Early life:... |
1995–1996 |
| Jorge Rodríguez Jorge Rodríguez Jorge Rodríguez may refer to:* Jorge Rodriguez-Gerada, Cuban-American artist* Jorge Rodríguez , Mexican football player* Jorge Marcelo Rodríguez, Uruguayan football player* Jorge Rodríguez , former Vice President of Venezuela... |
1996–1999 | |
| Rodolfo Terragno Rodolfo Terragno Rodolfo Terragno is an Argentine politician and lawyer, former Senator and journalist.-Life and times:Terragno was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1943 and obtained a Law Degree from the University of Buenos Aires in 1967, founding the law firm of Terragno & Associates. He married Sonia... |
Fernando de la Rúa Fernando de la Rúa Fernando de la Rúa is an Argentine politician. He was president of the country from December 10, 1999 to December 21, 2001 for the Alliance for Work, Justice and Education .... |
1999–2000 |
| Chrystian Colombo | 2000–2001 | |
| Humberto Schiavoni | Ramón Puerta Ramón Puerta Federico Ramón Puerta is an Argentine Peronist politician who has served as a governor, senator and national deputy and effectively acted as President of Argentina during 2001.-Biography:... |
2001 |
| Luis Lusquiños | Adolfo Rodríguez Saá Adolfo Rodríguez Saá Adolfo Rodríguez Saá Páez Montero is an Argentine Peronist politician. He was the governor of the province of San Luis during several terms, and briefly served as President of Argentina.-Biography:... |
2001 |
| Antonio Cafiero Antonio Cafiero Antonio Francisco Cafiero is an Argentine Justicialist Party politician.-Biography:Cafiero was born in Buenos Aires. He joined Catholic Action in 1938, and enrolled at the University of Buenos Aires, becoming President of the Students' Association... |
Eduardo Camaño Eduardo Camaño Eduardo Oscar Camaño is an Argentine Justicialist Party politician. He was acting head of the executive branch of the country for two days between December 31, 2001 and January 1, 2002.... |
2001–2002 |
| Jorge Capitanich Jorge Capitanich Jorge Milton Capitanich is an Argentine Justicialist Party politician from Chaco Province, currently the governor of that province... |
Eduardo Duhalde Eduardo Duhalde -External links:... |
2002 |
| Alfredo Atanasof | 2002–2003 | |
| Alberto Fernández Alberto Fernández Alberto Ángel Fernández is an Argentine politician. He was the Chief of Cabinet of Argentina during Néstor Kirchner presidency, and part of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's. He resigned on July 23, 2008.... |
Néstor Kirchner Néstor Kirchner Néstor Carlos Kirchner was an Argentine politician who served as the 54th President of Argentina from 25 May 2003 until 10 December 2007. Previously, he was Governor of Santa Cruz Province since 10 December 1991. He briefly served as Secretary General of the Union of South American Nations ... |
2003–2007 |
| Cristina Fernández | 2007–2008 | |
| Sergio Massa Sergio Massa Sergio Tomás Massa is an Argentine Justicialist Party politician and was the President's Cabinet Chief from July 2008 to July 2009.... |
2008–2009 | |
| Aníbal Fernández Aníbal Fernández Aníbal Domingo Fernández is an Argentine Justicialist Party politician, who served as Interior Minister for President Néstor Kirchner, Minister of Justice for President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and is currently the President's Cabinet Chief.-Biography:Born in Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province,... |
2009-incumbent |