Gabriela Michetti facts for kids
Gabriela Michetti is an Argentine politician who served as the Vice President of Argentina from 2015 to 2019. She held this important role during the time Mauricio Macri was president. She was the second woman in history to become Vice President of Argentina.
Michetti is a member of the Republican Proposal political party. Before becoming Vice President, she held several other important positions. She was the Deputy Chief of Government in Buenos Aires from 2007 to 2009. She also served as a National Deputy from 2009 to 2013 and a National Senator for the City of Buenos Aires from 2013 to 2015.
She is known for her conservative views and is a Catholic. Interestingly, she is also the great-grandniece of a former Argentine president, Arturo Umberto Illia.
Quick facts for kids
Gabriela Michetti
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Michetti in 2017
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| Vice President of Argentina | |
| In office 10 December 2015 – 10 December 2019 |
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| President | Mauricio Macri |
| Preceded by | Amado Boudou |
| Succeeded by | Cristina Fernández de Kirchner |
| National Senator | |
| In office 10 December 2013 – 10 December 2015 |
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| Constituency | City of Buenos Aires |
| National Deputy | |
| In office 10 December 2009 – 9 December 2013 |
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| Constituency | City of Buenos Aires |
| Deputy Chief of Government of Buenos Aires | |
| In office 10 December 2007 – 20 April 2009 |
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| Chief of Government | Mauricio Macri |
| Preceded by | Jorge Telerman |
| Succeeded by | María Eugenia Vidal |
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Marta Gabriela Michetti Illia
28 May 1965 Laprida, Buenos Aires Province, Argentina |
| Political party | Republican Proposal |
| Other political affiliations |
Juntos por el Cambio (2015–present) |
| Domestic partner | Eduardo Cura (1990–present) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | Universidad del Salvador |
| Profession | International relations lawyer |
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Early Life and Education
Gabriela Michetti was born in 1965 in Laprida, a town in the Buenos Aires Province. Her family has Italian roots.
She went to the Universidad del Salvador in Buenos Aires. In 1988, she earned a degree in International Relations. This means she studied how different countries work together.
Political Journey
Michetti started working in public service in 1989. The next year, she joined the team at the Argentine Ministry of Economy. She worked as a technical adviser there. Even though she was a professional, she was also involved in politics. She worked on social projects through her church.
Starting in Buenos Aires Politics
In 2003, Michetti joined the Commitment to Change party. This party later became part of the PRO movement. That same year, she was elected to the Buenos Aires City Legislature. Here, she led her party's group.
She became well-known in 2006. She led a committee that investigated a serious nightclub fire. This investigation helped bring about changes in the city government.
In 2007, Michetti was chosen to run alongside Mauricio Macri. They ran for the top jobs in Buenos Aires City. They won, and Michetti became the first woman elected Deputy Mayor of Buenos Aires. In this role, she helped lead new projects for the city. She also worked on a commission to help people with disabilities.
Moving to National Politics
In 2009, Michetti decided to run for a seat in the Argentine Congress. She resigned from her role as Deputy Head of Government. She then led the PRO party's list of candidates for national deputies from Buenos Aires.
She served as a National Deputy from 2009 to 2013. After that, she became a National Senator for the City of Buenos Aires, serving from 2013 to 2015.
Becoming Vice President of Argentina
In 2015, Gabriela Michetti ran for Vice President with Mauricio Macri. They were part of the Cambiemos political alliance.
On November 22, 2015, Macri and Michetti won the election. This was the first time in Argentina's history that a presidential election was decided by a second round of voting (called a "ballotage").
Michetti officially took office as Vice President on December 10, 2015. She took an oath in front of the President and other important leaders.
As Vice President, she worked with many non-governmental organizations (NGOs). She helped them achieve their goals. For example, she spoke at the South American Business Forum in 2008 and 2009.
During her time as Vice President, she made some changes in the Senate. For example, she limited how much cash legislators could receive for travel.
Personal Life
Gabriela Michetti has one son. She has been in a long relationship with journalist Eduardo Cura.
In 1994, she was in a car accident. This accident caused serious injuries that left her using a wheelchair.
See also
In Spanish: Gabriela Michetti para niños
