List of Presidents of Argentina: Past and Present

Last updated November 2026

This page lists the presidents and heads of state of Argentina from 1983 to the present, with the years each leader was in office and a short summary of their time in power. Use it to find the current president of Argentina, former leaders, and key dates in the country's political history.

Current president of Argentina: Javier Milei (in office since 2023).

Presidents of Argentina in order, with years in office

Raúl Alfonsín

Served: 1983–1989

First president after the military dictatorship; he left office early during hyperinflation.

Carlos Menem

Served: 1989–1999

Served two terms and pegged the peso to the US dollar.

Fernando de la Rúa

Served: 1999–2001

Resigned on 21 December 2001 during the economic and social crisis.

Ramón Puerta

Served: 2001 (acting)

Senate president who held office for two days in December 2001.

Adolfo Rodríguez Saá

Served: 2001 (acting)

Chosen by Congress as interim president; he resigned after a week and declared a default.

Eduardo Camaño

Served: 2001–2002 (acting)

Chamber of Deputies president who held office for two days.

Eduardo Duhalde

Served: 2002–2003

Chosen by Congress to lead until the 2003 election.

Néstor Kirchner

Served: 2003–2007

Peronist president who oversaw the recovery after the 2001 crisis.

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner

Served: 2007–2015

Widow of Néstor Kirchner and the first elected woman president; she served two terms.

Mauricio Macri

Served: 2015–2019

Former mayor of Buenos Aires who lost his re-election bid.

Alberto Fernández

Served: 2019–2023

Peronist who served one term.

Javier Milei

Served: 2023–present

Libertarian economist who took office on 10 December 2023.

Frequently asked questions about the presidents of Argentina

Who is the current president of Argentina?

The current president of Argentina is Javier Milei, in office since 2023.

Who were the previous presidents of Argentina?

The presidents and heads of state of Argentina listed on this page, in order, are: Raúl Alfonsín, Carlos Menem, Fernando de la Rúa, Ramón Puerta, Adolfo Rodríguez Saá, Eduardo Camaño, Eduardo Duhalde, Néstor Kirchner, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, Mauricio Macri, Alberto Fernández, Javier Milei.

Sources: Wikipedia, List of presidents of Argentina; Casa Rosada and AP reports, including coverage of Javier Milei at the 28 July 2026 Peru inauguration (checked Nov 2026). Shows the presidents since the return to democracy in 1983, including the short-lived interim presidents of December 2001 and January 2002.. Last reviewed November 2026.

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