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Aníbal Fernández
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| Minister of Security | |
| In office 20 September 2021 – 10 December 2023 |
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| President | Alberto Fernández |
| Preceded by | Sabina Frederic |
| Succeeded by | Patricia Bullrich |
| Chief of the Cabinet of Ministers | |
| In office 26 February 2015 – 10 December 2015 |
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| President | Cristina Fernández de Kirchner |
| Preceded by | Jorge Capitanich |
| Succeeded by | Marcos Peña |
| In office 8 July 2009 – 10 December 2011 |
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| President | Cristina Fernández de Kirchner |
| Preceded by | Sergio Massa |
| Succeeded by | Juan Manuel Abal Medina |
| General Secretary of the Presidency | |
| In office 16 December 2014 – 26 February 2015 |
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| President | Cristina Fernández de Kirchner |
| Preceded by | Oscar Parrilli |
| Succeeded by | Eduardo de Pedro |
| In office 2 January 2002 – 3 October 2002 |
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| President | Eduardo Duhalde |
| Preceded by | Luis Lusquiños |
| Succeeded by | José Pampuro |
| National Senator | |
| In office 10 December 2011 – 16 December 2014 |
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| Preceded by | Eric Calcagno |
| Succeeded by | Juan Manuel Abal Medina Jr. |
| Constituency | Buenos Aires |
| Minister of Justice, Security and Human Rights | |
| In office 10 December 2007 – 8 July 2009 |
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| President | Cristina Fernández de Kirchner |
| Preceded by | Alberto Iribarne |
| Succeeded by | Julio Alak |
| Minister of the Interior | |
| In office 25 May 2003 – 10 December 2007 |
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| President | Néstor Kirchner |
| Preceded by | Jorge Matzkin |
| Succeeded by | Florencio Randazzo |
| Minister of Production | |
| In office 3 October 2002 – 25 May 2003 |
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| President | Eduardo Duhalde |
| Preceded by | José Ignacio de Mendiguren |
| Succeeded by | Débora Giorgi |
| Mayor of Quilmes | |
| In office 1991–1995 |
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| Preceded by | Eduardo Camaño |
| Succeeded by | Federico Scabarino |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 9 January 1957 Quilmes, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina |
| Political party | Justicialist Party |
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Front for Victory (2003–2015) |
| Alma mater | National University of Lomas de Zamora |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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Aníbal Domingo Fernández, born on January 9, 1957, is an Argentine politician. He is a Justicialist Party member, a lawyer, and a certified public accountant. He has been a close supporter of former Presidents Néstor Kirchner and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. From 2021 to 2023, he served as Argentina's Minister of Security under President Alberto Fernández.
He has held many important government jobs under three different presidents. He worked in these roles for more than nine years in total. He was the Minister of Production, Interior Minister, and Minister of Justice. He also served as the President's Cabinet Chief.
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Early Life and Education
Aníbal Fernández was born in Quilmes, a city in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina. He studied at the National University of Lomas de Zamora. He earned his degree as a certified public accountant in 1982. Later, in 2001, he also completed his law degree from the same university.
Political Career
Aníbal Fernández started his political journey early, joining the Peronist movement. He began working in public service in 1983.
Local and Provincial Roles
He worked for the cities of Quilmes and Florencio Varela. He also advised the Budget Committee of the Senate in the province of Buenos Aires. From 1985 to 1991, he worked for the Peronist group in the Buenos Aires Province Senate.
In 1991, Aníbal Fernández was elected as the Mayor of Quilmes. This was an important step in his career. In 1994, he was chosen to be part of the group that wrote the new Constitution for Buenos Aires Province. He led the committee that focused on the election system.
After serving as mayor, he became a provincial senator in 1995. He led the Public Health committee and was recognized as the best senator in 1996. In 1997, he helped the province's Minister of Government and Justice. By 1999, he became the president of his political party in Quilmes. In December 1999, he was appointed Secretary of Labour for the province. In 2001, he became the first Minister of Labour for Buenos Aires Province.
National Government Positions
In January 2002, President Eduardo Duhalde appointed Aníbal Fernández to a national role. He became the General Secretary of the Presidency. Later that year, in October 2002, he was named Minister of Production.
In 2003, he was elected to the National Congress. However, he resigned from this role when President Néstor Kirchner appointed him Interior Minister later that year.
After the 2009 mid-term elections, Aníbal Fernández was chosen to become the President's Cabinet Chief. He held this important position from July 8, 2009, until December 10, 2011.
In the national elections on October 23, 2011, he was elected as a National Senator. He represented the province of Buenos Aires. He served as a senator from December 10, 2011, until December 16, 2014.
In 2014, he expressed interest in becoming president of Argentina. However, he decided to run for governor of Buenos Aires Province instead. He won the primary elections but lost the main election to María Eugenia Vidal.
In 2021, he was appointed as Minister of Security. This happened as part of changes in the government after the 2021 legislative primary elections. He served in this role until December 2023.
Other Activities
Aníbal Fernández has been involved in many other activities outside of government.
- He served as the Chairman of the Quilmes Athletic Club.
- He is an Honorary Professor at the University of Social Sciences of the National University of Lomas de Zamora.
- He was the President of the Argentinian Field Hockey and Tennis Confederation.
- He is also the President of the Arturo Jauretche Institute for Strategy and Development.
Books Written
Aníbal Fernández has written two books. In May 2011, his first book, Zonceras argentinas y otras yerbas, was published. The title means "Argentine follies and other stuff." The book talks about ideas that he believes are harmful to Argentina and the government.
The title of his book refers to an older book by Argentine writer Arturo Jauretche. Jauretche's book listed common mistaken ideas about Argentina. The foreword for Aníbal Fernández's book was written by then-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
In January 2012, his second book, Zonceras Argentinas al Sol, was released. He described this book as a response to what he called "organized absurdity." He meant the opposition to the Kirchners' government.
Personal Life
Aníbal Fernández is divorced and has a son and a daughter. He is a big fan of the Quilmes Atlético football club. He is also the president of the Jauretche Institute. This institute is named after Arturo Jauretche, a local activist from the 20th century.
See also
In Spanish: Aníbal Fernández para niños
