Watch that man over there in the corner; he’s up to something. Do you see him? He’s after my neck. That is why I wear neck armor. Notice how I look at you as I look at him? That is why I have lasted as long as I have.

Justo Urquiza was the president for four solid years. Well, not that solid; there was a little bit of Civil War towards the end, but it wouldn't be a 19th century Southern Hemisphere presidency without some internicine grapeshot. After his term he went back to his home province to enjoy his later years.

They numbered about nine, after which he was assassinated.