Cristina Fernandez
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner
Day of Firsts As Presidential Baton Passes From Husband to Wife
Cristina Kirchner becomes Argentina's first elected female head of state
Argentinian First Lady Claims Poll Victory
Argentina is on course for its first elected woman president after Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, wife of President Nestor Kirchner, declared victory in yesterday's election.
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Cristina Kirchner's victory is a refreshing change in South America's macho, male-dominated politics but it is no feminist breakthrough. Her nomination and campaign were the product of old-style back room dealing and did not reflect a grassroots surge in women's empowerment.
The Leading Contenders in Argentina's Election
Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner | Elisa Carrio | Roberto Lavagna
First Lady of Argentina Ready to Be the New Evita
As she closes on the presidency, Cristina Kirchner has shrugged off allegations of cosmetic surgery.
President in Waiting Evokes Echo of Evita
Cristina Kirchner, wife of the current head of state, has won over the Peronist poor.
President's Wife Opens Campaign
Argentina's first lady, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, has launched her campaign for the presidency by promising to continue her husband's leftwing economic policies.
Cristina Kirchner's victory is a refreshing change in South America's macho, male-dominated politics but it is no feminist breakthrough. Her nomination and campaign were the product of old-style back room dealing and did not reflect a grassroots surge in women's empowerment.
The Leading Contenders in Argentina's Election
Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner | Elisa Carrio | Roberto Lavagna
First Lady of Argentina Ready to Be the New Evita
As she closes on the presidency, Cristina Kirchner has shrugged off allegations of cosmetic surgery.
President in Waiting Evokes Echo of Evita
Cristina Kirchner, wife of the current head of state, has won over the Peronist poor.
President's Wife Opens Campaign
Argentina's first lady, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, has launched her campaign for the presidency by promising to continue her husband's leftwing economic policies.