In December 2001, Argentina witnessed an unprecedented political crisis, resulting in the appointment of five different presidents within a two-week span.
The turmoil began with the resignation of President Fernando de la Rúa on December 20, 2001, amid severe economic and political instability. His resignation prompted the Senate President, Ramón Puerta, to assume the role of interim President for a brief 48-hour period on December 21 and 22, 2001.
Puerta’s term was short-lived as he was succeeded by Adolfo Rodríguez Saá, who took office on December 23, 2001. Rodríguez Saá’s presidency, however, was also fleeting; he resigned just seven days later, on December 30, 2001.
In the wake of Rodríguez Saá’s resignation, Eduardo Duhalde was appointed as the new President, marking a period of relative stability for the country after the rapid turnover of leaders.
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