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)

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)

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.

• Reuter's:
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• Houston Chronicle: "Argentina's leader applies price-cut pressure" (October 11, 2007)
• Boston Globe: "Argentina first lady defends official inflation data' (October 8, 2007)

• 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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