Mauricio Macri

Date of Birth: February 8, 1959

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius

Biography

Mauricio Macri is an Argentine businessman and politician who served as the President of Argentina from December 10, 2015, to December 10, 2019. Born in Tandil, Buenos Aires Province, Macri is the son of Franco Macri, a prominent businessman of Italian origin. He graduated with a degree in civil engineering from the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina and later attended Columbia Business School and the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. Before entering politics, Macri had a successful career in the private sector, notably as the president of Boca Juniors, one of Argentina’s most popular football clubs, from 1995 to 2007. His tenure at Boca Juniors was marked by significant success, with the team winning numerous national and international titles. Macri’s political career began in 2003 when he founded the center-right political party Republican Proposal (PRO). He served as the Head of Government of Buenos Aires from 2007 to 2015. During his presidency, Macri implemented several economic reforms aimed at reducing inflation and attracting foreign investment, though his tenure was also marked by economic challenges and controversies.

5 Interesting Facts about Mauricio Macri

1. Mauricio Macri is the first democratically elected non-Peronist president to complete a full term in office in Argentina since 1928.

2. He was kidnapped in 1991 by corrupt police officers and held for ransom for 12 days before being released.

3. Macri’s presidency focused on economic liberalization, but his policies faced significant opposition and mixed results.

4. He is a passionate fan of football and his leadership at Boca Juniors is often credited with revitalizing the club.

5. Macri has Italian and Lebanese ancestry through his father and mother, respectively.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Mauricio Macri

1. “We cannot let fear be the one that controls our decisions.”

2. “Argentina wants to be a predictable country, a country that can be trusted.”

3. “If we do not change, we are condemned to the future that we had.”

4. “We have to be honest: we have a problem with credibility, and we need to regain it.”

5. “The only way to grow is to be open to the world.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career in the private sector and early political career, Mauricio Macri’s net worth was estimated to be around $200 million USD.

Children

Mauricio Macri has four children: 1. Agustina Macri (born 1984) 2. Gimena Macri (born 1985) 3. Francisco Macri (born 1988) 4. Antonia Macri (born 2011)