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- Full name: Cristina Elisabet Fernandez de Kirchner
- Born: February 19, 1953 in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Political party: Front For Victory (FPV) and Justicialist Party (PJ)
- Current President of Argentina
- Assumed office: December 10, 2007
- Previous office: Argentinian Senator
- Husband: Nestor Kirchner
- Very popular presidential candidate
- Nicknamed "La Pingina" or "female penguin"
- First female president of Argentina
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Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is an Argentinian lawyer and politician who won the 2007 presidential election. She is married to former president Nestor Kirchner, and her presidency is based upon the principles that made Nestor one of Latin America's most popular leaders.WorldPublicOpinion.org: Presidents of Bolivia, Argentina Get Highest Approval Ratings in Latin America (August 31, 2006)
Election History
Kirchner was an extremely popular candidate during the presidential elections. She beat out 13 opponents, and won the election with 45.29% of the vote. She beat the next closest candidate, Elisa Carrio by a 22% margin, which was the largest in recent Argentinian history.Clarin.com: Cristina Kirchner conserva casi 22 puntos de diferencia sobre Carrio (October 29, 2007)Political Criticism
Despite the popularity which won her the presidency, Kirchner has been criticized for many of her domestic management. Since she took office, Argentina has seen energy shortages, rising crime rates, and increases in taxes that target farmers. 100 days into her presidency, farmers went on a strike which lasted almost a month, until a truce was called on March 31, 2008 under the condition of negotiations.-
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Desde la alcoba ...(Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, candidata presidencial)(Biografía): An article from: Proceso - $9.95
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ARGENTINA: CRISTINA FERNANDEZ DE KIRCHNER ANNOUNCES PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDACY.: An article from: NotiSur - South American Political and Economic Affairs - $9.95
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Todo el apoyo del Estado.(candidatura presidencial de Cristina Fernández de Kirchner): An article from: Proceso - $9.95
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Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner Questions
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Can you please give me some interesting facts about Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner! Like whats her favorite color, food, any pets, etc. 1 AnswerSure here are some that you might find interesting..She is the first female President of ArgentinaHer nickname is "La Pingina" (in english) "female penguin"She ... read more -
Open Thread: Miss Universe Stefania Fernandez wins for Venezuela 4 AnswersI'm from Venezuela and I was watching the pageant yesterday, I was thinking that Stefania is very beautiful, but it was against all the odds, she had not a chan... read more -
I want to see a movie like Americano, A Good Year and Vicky Cristina Barcelona. 3 AnswersIf you are looking for films about people whose lives are changed by travel to exotic and beautiful (and sometimes harsh) locations, I have several recommendati... read more
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Election Issues
- Reuter's:
- Argentine first lady bashes IMF in campaign ad (October 18, 2007)
- Argentina's urban slums give first lady vote lead (October 16, 2007)
- Hunger persists despite Argentina's economic boom (October 9, 2007)
- Houston Chronicle: "Argentina's leader applies price-cut pressure" (October 11, 2007)
- Boston Globe: "Argentina first lady defends official inflation data' (October 8, 2007)
Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner Timeline
- February 19, 1953: Born
- 1975: Married Néstor Kirchner
- 1989-1995: Deputy to the provincial legislature of Santa Cruz
- 1995-1997: National Senator (representing Santa Cruz)
- 1997-2001: National Deputy (representing Santa Cruz)
- 2001-2005: National Senator (representing Santa Cruz)
- 2003-2007: First Lady of Argentina
- 2005-present: National Senator (representing Buenos Aires)
- 2007: October 28, Elected to the Presidency of Argentina
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