Vice President of Argentina Salary

Benefits

• ✓Official residence at the Palacio de la Vicepresidencia (Senate building)
• ✓State-provided security detail
• ✓Official vehicle with driver
• ✓Health insurance coverage through state programs
• ✓Pension contributions under applicable state scheme
• ✓Travel allowances for official domestic and international duties
• ✓Communication expenses coverage
• ✓Access to state facilities and services
• ✓Diplomatic privileges for international engagements
• ✓Representation and hospitality allowance

Allowances

• •Official travel per diem for domestic and international duties
• •Vehicle and fuel allowance
• •Representation and hospitality allowance

Bonuses

• ★No performance bonuses are provided for the Vice President position

Other Compensation

• +Access to government guest facilities
• +Priority access to state healthcare services

Description

The Vice President of Argentina serves as the second-highest executive officer and is first in the line of presidential succession. The Vice President is elected on the same ticket as the President for a four-year term. Victoria Villarruel has served as Vice President since December 10, 2023, under President Javier Milei. The Vice President also serves as President of the Senate and may cast tie-breaking votes. The role involves supporting the President's agenda, presiding over the Senate, and representing the administration at official functions.

Key Duties

• Preside over the Argentine Senate
• Cast tie-breaking votes in the Senate when required
• Replace the President in case of temporary or permanent absence
• Support the President in executing the duties of the executive branch
• Represent the administration at official functions and diplomatic events
• Undertake special assignments and policy initiatives at the President's direction
• Coordinate with government ministries and agencies on policy implementation
• Participate in Cabinet meetings and National Security Council sessions
• Maintain a presence in the National Congress to support legislative initiatives
• Provide advice and counsel to the President on key policy matters

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the continuity of government as the immediate successor to the President
• Presiding over the Senate and maintaining order during legislative sessions
• Advancing the President's policy agenda in the legislative branch
• Representing Argentina in international engagements when designated
• Supporting the President's national security and foreign policy objectives
• Maintaining the trust and confidence of the President

Qualifications

• Argentine citizenship
• Must be at least 30 years of age
• Must be a citizen in full exercise of rights
• Must not have been convicted of a crime
• Must be elected on the same ticket as the President
• Must not be a relative of the President within the fourth degree of consanguinity or second of affinity
• Must not have exercised the Presidency
• Must not be disqualified by any other constitutional provision

Eligibility

• Must be an Argentine citizen by birth or naturalization
• Must be at least 30 years of age
• Must be in full exercise of citizenship rights
• Must be elected on the same ticket as the President
• Must not have been convicted of a crime
• Must not be a close relative of the President

Education

There are no constitutional educational requirements for the Vice President of Argentina. In practice, all recent Vice Presidents have held university degrees, often in law, political science, or economics. Current Vice President Victoria Villarruel is a lawyer and has served as a national deputy. Higher education is expected but not a formal legal prerequisite for the office.

Experience

The Vice President typically has extensive experience in government, law, or public service. Most recent Vice Presidents have served in the National Congress, as ministers, or in senior executive branch positions before assuming the office. Victoria Villarruel served as a national deputy before becoming Vice President. Presidential candidates often select running mates with complementary experience to balance the ticket.

How to Become

1) Meet the constitutional eligibility requirements: be an Argentine citizen, at least 30 years old, and in full exercise of citizenship rights. 2) Build a career in public service, government, law, or a relevant professional field. 3) Gain prominence within a major political party through service, advocacy, or governance. 4) Be selected by a presidential nominee as their running mate. 5) Win the general election as part of a presidential ticket. 6) Take the oath of office on December 10 following the election.

Selection Process

1) Presidential candidates from major parties select a running mate for the Vice Presidency. 2) The party convention formally nominates the Vice Presidential candidate. 3) The candidates campaign alongside the presidential nominee in the general election. 4) The ticket that receives the most votes is elected. 5) If no ticket wins an absolute majority, a runoff election is held between the top two tickets. 6) The Vice President-elect is sworn into office on December 10 following the election.