Mauricio Macri

ModernPoliticianArgentina1959 — ?

First non-Peronist/non-Radical in decades.

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Quick Facts

Born

1959

Country

Argentina

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)50

Political (20%)68

Influence (20%)52

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)64

Strategy (15%)44

Total Score52.1

Mauricio Macri — Complete Timeline

2015 AD

Removal of Currency ControlsReform◆ Major

Macri lifted capital and currency controls on his first day in office, allowing the peso to float freely. This aimed to attract foreign investment but led to a sharp devaluation and inflation spike.

Economic ReformCurrency

Impact: national

Election as President of ArgentinaPolitical Action◆ Major

Mauricio Macri won the 2015 Argentine general election, defeating Daniel Scioli. He became the first non-Peronist and non-Radical president since 1916, ending 12 years of Kirchnerist rule.

ElectionPolitical Change

Impact: national

2018 AD

Signing of the 2018 IMF AgreementPolitical Action◆ Major

Macri's government signed a $57 billion standby agreement with the International Monetary Fund, the largest in IMF history. The loan aimed to stabilize the economy amid a currency crisis but imposed austerity measures.

IMFEconomic Crisis

Impact: nationaldestructive

2019 AD

Defeat in 2019 Presidential ElectionPolitical Action◆ Major

Macri lost his re-election bid to Alberto Fern

ElectionDefeat

Impact: nationaltragic