Nestor Kirchner, the former president and first gentleman of Argentina died on Wednesday morning after suffering a heart attack. From what I can tell he had been in poor health but this was sudden and shocking to everyone.
The current president, Cristina Fernandez succeeded her husbands presidency and is in office for another year. They are both very strong politicians and have each served a term as president. The plan was for him to re-run for president in the next elections and they would continue to switch off. Obviously the plan has changed and it's left a lot of Argentines speculating what will happen next.
As for now, the whole country is grieving as well as celebrating his passing. The casa rosada is the white house equivalent here and it's the gathering spot for all things political. So, yesterday I went to the plaza and took about a million photos and videos. Posted below.
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| These are posted all over the city |
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| There is a very strong sentiment of Evita still here in the city as well as Peronism. |
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| Grafiti saying "Thank you Nestor" |
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| Roses and paraphenelia galore being sold on the streets |
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| everyone came out to put their pesonal messages on the gate around the Casa Rosada |
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| more personal notes. The wall was full... |
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