Birth of Carlos Saúl Menem
Carlos Saúl Menem was born on July 2, 1930, in Anillaco, La Rioja, Argentina.
1930
1951
Graduation from Law School
Carlos Saúl Menem graduated from the National University of Córdoba with a degree in law.
1973
Governor of La Rioja
Carlos Saúl Menem was elected as the Governor of La Rioja, beginning his rise in Argentine politics.
1976
Detention by Military Regime
Following the military coup in Argentina, Carlos Saúl Menem was detained and imprisoned for five years.
1983
Return to Politics
After the end of the military dictatorship, Carlos Saúl Menem returned to politics and was re-elected as the Governor of La Rioja.
1989
Presidency of Argentina
Carlos Saúl Menem was elected President of Argentina, initiating a decade-long tenure marked by neoliberal economic reforms.
1991
Convertibility Plan
Carlos Saúl Menem's government implemented the Convertibility Plan, pegging the Argentine peso to the US dollar to curb hyperinflation.
1992
Privatization of State Enterprises
Under Carlos Saúl Menem's administration, significant state-owned enterprises were privatized, including the national airline and oil company.
1994
Constitutional Reform
Carlos Saúl Menem oversaw a constitutional reform that allowed for presidential re-election, enabling him to run for a second term.
1995
Re-election as President
Carlos Saúl Menem was re-elected for a second term as President of Argentina, continuing his economic policies.
1997
Economic Challenges
Carlos Saúl Menem's administration faced economic challenges, including rising unemployment and social unrest.
1999
End of Presidency
Carlos Saúl Menem's presidency ended, and he was succeeded by Fernando de la Rúa.
2001
Arrest and Charges
Carlos Saúl Menem was placed under house arrest on charges of arms trafficking, though he was later acquitted.
2003
Attempted Presidential Run
Carlos Saúl Menem ran for president again but withdrew from the runoff election against Néstor Kirchner.
2005
Senator of La Rioja
Carlos Saúl Menem was elected as a Senator for La Rioja, continuing his political career.
2021
Death of Carlos Saúl Menem
Carlos Saúl Menem passed away on February 14, 2021, at the age of 90.
