President of Argentina

The president of Argentina, officially known as the president of the Argentine Nation, is both head of state and head of government of Argentina. Under the national constitution, the president is also the chief executive of the federal government, the embodiment of the (PEN, the National Executive Power) and commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Throughout Argentine history, the office of head of state has undergone many changes, both in its title as in its features and powers. The current president Alberto Fernández was sworn into office on 10 December 2019. He succeeded Mauricio Macri. The constitution of Argentina, along with several constitutional amendments, establishes the requirements, powers, and responsibilities of the president, the term of office and the method of election. History The origins of Argentina as a nation can be traced to 1776, when it was separated by the King Charles III of Spain from the existing Viceroyalty of Peru, creating the new Viceroyalty of the Río de la Plata. The head of state continued to be the king, but he was represented locally by the viceroy. These viceroys were seldom natives of the country.