Eduardo Duhalde

ModernPoliticianArgentina1941 — ?

Interim Argentine president after 2001 collapse.

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Quick Facts

Born

1941

Country

Argentina

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)47

Influence (20%)48

Legacy (20%)39

Leadership (15%)45

Strategy (15%)42

Total Score44.7

Eduardo Duhalde — Complete Timeline

2002 AD

Abandoned the Convertibility Plan and devalued the pesoReform

In January 2002, Duhalde's government ended the Convertibility Plan, which had pegged the peso to the U.S. dollar. The peso was devalued by 40%, leading to a sharp economic contraction but eventually allowing for export-led recovery.

DevaluationEconomic ReformEnd of Convertibility

Impact: nationalconstructive

Implemented social assistance programs to address the crisisReform◆ Major

Duhalde's government launched the 'Unemployed Heads of Households' program (Plan Jefes y Jefas de Hogar), providing cash transfers to millions of unemployed Argentines. This helped alleviate extreme poverty and social unrest during the economic collapse.

Social ProgramPoverty AlleviationEconomic Crisis

Impact: nationalconstructive

Appointed interim President by CongressPolitical Action◆ Major

On January 1, 2002, Eduardo Duhalde was appointed interim President of Argentina by the National Congress, following the resignation of Adolfo Rodr

Interim PresidencyPeronism2001 Crisis

Impact: national

2003 AD

Called early elections and handed over power to Néstor KirchnerPolitical Action◆ Major

Duhalde called for early presidential elections in April 2003, which were won by N

ElectionTransitionEnd of Interim Presidency

Impact: nationalconstructive