Who first ruled Argentina?

Argentina has a long and complex history, with many different groups and peoples ruling over the territory now known as Argentina. The first known rulers of the area were the indigenous peoples who lived there for thousands of years before the arrival of European explorers and colonizers.

The first Europeans to arrive in Argentina were Spanish conquistadors, who arrived in the 16th century. The Spanish established a colonial system that exploited the resources and labor of the indigenous population and established a rigid social hierarchy that favored Spanish-born colonizers over the native population.

Under Spanish rule, Argentina was part of the Viceroyalty of Peru, established in 1542. However, in 1776, the Spanish Crown established the Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata, which included Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and parts of Bolivia and Brazil. This new viceroyalty was established in response to the growing importance of Buenos Aires as a center of trade and commerce in the region.

The Viceroyalty of the Rio de la Plata was ruled by a ruler appointed by the Spanish Crown. The ruler was responsible for governing the territory and was assisted by a council of advisors and other officials.

The struggle for independence from Spanish rule began in 1810 when a group of Argentine patriots led by Juan Jose Castelli overthrew the Spanish viceroy in Buenos Aires. However, it was not until July 9, 1816, that Argentina officially declared independence from Spain.

Since gaining independence, Argentina has been ruled by various governments, including military dictatorships, democratic governments, and populist regimes. Today, Argentina is a federal presidential representative democratic republic with a president who is both head of state and head of government.

In conclusion, the first known rulers of what is now Argentina were the indigenous peoples who lived there for thousands of years. However, the first Europeans to arrive were Spanish conquistadors, who established a colonial system for over three centuries. Spain ruled Argentina until it gained independence in 1816 after a long and arduous struggle for freedom. Since then, Argentina has been led by various governments and is currently a federal presidential representative democratic republic.