Fastest turnaround of Presidents
- Who
- Unknown
- What
- 5 people
- Where
- Argentina
- When
- 2001
In December 2001, amidst intense rioting, the country of Argentina had five presidents within a two week period.
Ramon Puerta, the head of the Senate, took over as interim President of Argentina for 48 hours on 21 and 22 December 2001. This followed the resignation of former President Fernando de la Rua on 20 December 2001, amid economic and political turmoil. Ramon Puerta's successor, Adolfo Rodriguez Saa, then took over as President on 23 December 2001, only to resign 7 days later. For the moment, the country has settled on Eduardo Duhalde as its leader.
Ramon Puerta, the head of the Senate, took over as interim President of Argentina for 48 hours on 21 and 22 December 2001. This followed the resignation of former President Fernando de la Rua on 20 December 2001, amid economic and political turmoil. Ramon Puerta's successor, Adolfo Rodriguez Saa, then took over as President on 23 December 2001, only to resign 7 days later. For the moment, the country has settled on Eduardo Duhalde as its leader.
1. Fernando de la Rua 1999-20 Dec 2001
2. Ramon Puerta 21-22 Dec 2001
3. Adolfo Rodriguez Saa 2001-2002
4. Eduardo Camano 2002
5. Eduardo Duhalde 2002-2003