List of Presidents of South American Countries: Current Leaders and Past Presidents
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Find the current president or head of state of 12 South American countries, then open any country to see its full list of former presidents, years in office and short biographies.
| Country | Current head of state | In office since | Leaders listed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Argentina | Javier Milei | 2023 | 12 |
| Bolivia | Rodrigo Paz | 2025 | 10 |
| Brazil | Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva | 2023 | 10 |
| Chile | José Antonio Kast | 2026 | 10 |
| Colombia | Abelardo de la Espriella | 2026 | 12 |
| Ecuador | Daniel Noboa | 2023 | 11 |
| Guyana | Irfaan Ali | 2020 | 10 |
| Paraguay | Santiago Peña | 2023 | 10 |
| Peru | Keiko Fujimori | 2026 | 10 |
| Suriname | Jennifer Geerlings-Simons | 2025 | 11 |
| Uruguay | YamandĂş Orsi | 2025 | 10 |
| Venezuela | Delcy RodrĂguez | 2026 | 10 |
Where a country is led by a transitional or military authority, the table shows the person who currently holds the office of head of state; open the country page for the details.
Frequently asked questions about South American presidents
How many South American countries are on this list?
This page lists the current head of state of 12 South American countries, each linking to a full list of that country's presidents and heads of state.
Where can I find the former presidents of a South American country?
Open the country in the table above. Every country page gives its leaders in order, with the years in office, a short summary of each presidency and the sources used.
Which South American countries have a head of state who took office in 2026?
On this list, the current head of state took office in 2026 in Chile, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela.
Which South American countries have a head of state who took office in 2025?
On this list, the current head of state took office in 2025 in Bolivia, Suriname and Uruguay.
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