Happy birthday! Fernando de la Rúa turns 88 today

  • By Lori Macatee
  • Buenos Aires
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The iconic and legendary politician turns 88 on Monday, Sep. 15, 2025.

Former Argentine president Fernando de la Rúa is celebrating his 88th birthday today. As a number of online tributes attest, he is one of the most acclaimed politicians of his generation.

Popular politician Fernando de la Rúa has always liked to keep a bit of himself hidden from view. At 88th birthday, he remains a man of many facets.

de la Rúa, a cultural icon

Born in Córdoba on September 15, 1937, Fernando de la Rúa's career spans an arc over many different eras and tastes in Argentine history. de la Rúa's not just a great politician, he's an inspiration, an icon and a successful business man. At this point in his career, there seems to be little Fernando hasn't done.

And we've got a feeling the next 12 months are going to be even bigger and better for Fernando de la Rúa as he promises more to come. After all, he's only 88.

Happy Birthday, Fernando, you're the best!

Fernando de la Rúa career in pictures

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