Fernando de la Rúa
| Fernando de la Rúa | |
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| President of Argentina | |
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In office December 10, 1999 – December 21, 2001 |
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| Vice President |
Carlos Álvarez (1999–2000) None (2000–2001) |
| Preceded by | Carlos Menem |
| Succeeded by | Adolfo Rodríguez Saá |
| 1st Chief of Government of Buenos Aires | |
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In office August 6, 1996 – December 10, 1999 |
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| President | Carlos Menem |
| Preceded by | Jorge Domínguez (as appointed mayor) |
| Succeeded by | Enrique Olivera |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 15, 1937 Córdoba, Argentina |
| Nationality | Argentine |
| Political party | Radical Civic Union/Alliance |
| Spouse(s) | Inés Pertiné Urien (m. 1970) |
| Children | 3, including Antonio |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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Fernando de la Rúa (born September 15, 1937) is an Argentine retired politician of the Radical Civic Union (UCR) who served as President of Argentina from December 10, 1999, to December 21, 2001. De la Rúa was born in Córdoba; he entered politics after graduating with a degree in law. He was elected senator in 1973 and unsuccessfully ran for the office of Vice President as Ricardo Balbín's running mate the same year. In 1993, he was re-elected senator in 1983 and 1993, and as deputy in 1991. He unsuccessfully opposed the pact of Olivos between President Carlos Menem and party leader Raúl Alfonsín, which enabled the 1994 amendment of the Argentine Constitution and the re-election of Menem in 1995.
De la Rúa was the first chief of government of Buenos Aires to be elected by popular vote, a change introduced by the amendment of the Constitution. He expanded the Buenos Aires Underground, adding new stations to Line D, starting the expansion of Line B, and establishing Line H. He established Roberto Goyeneche Avenue and the city's first bicycle path.
In 1999, De la Rúa was elected President after running on the Alliance ticket, a political coalition of the UCR and the Frepaso. He was opposed by the Peronist unions and his Vice President Carlos Álvarez resigned after denouncing bribes in the Senate. The economic crisis that began during Menem's administration worsened and by the end of 2001 led to a banking panic. The government established the Corralito to limit bank withdrawals. De la Rúa called a state of emergency during the December 2001 riots. He resigned on December 20, and the Congress appointed a new President. As of April 2016[update], he is retired from politics and facing legal proceedings.
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