Argentine ex-president Carlos Menem passes away at age 90The veteran politician and lawyer served as Argentina's president from 1989 to 1999Last Updated IST

Argentine presidential candidate Carlos Menem waves to thousands of followers in River Plate Stadium in Buenos Aires. Credit: Reuters File Photo
Argentine ex-President Carlos Menem died at 90 after battling long-term health problems, local media reported on Sunday.
The veteran politician and lawyer served as Argentina's president from 1989 to 1999. He was serving as a senator at the time of his death.