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CFK calls for ‘national unity’ and brushes aside re-re-re-election rumours

Monday, October 24th 2011 - 07:01 UTC
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Re-elected President Cristina Fernández urged Argentines to join in “national unity” and asked to “avoid being distracted by useless confrontations”. She also sent a strong message brushing aside increasing rumours that ultra-Kirchner followers were ready to amend the constitution for an “indefinite re-election” Read full article

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  • jorge ferreiro

    Steal more money is the Peronist way. Argentina has been in decline since the Union thug days of Peron. Stupid Argentine voters vote the Peronists in hoping to get a little mordita. That is why there has been and will continue to be capital flight. Argentina is the country that is run by the Sopranos. Now they will have Christina Soprano in power forever.

    Oct 24th, 2011 - 10:19 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Rosarino

    Comment removed by the editor.

    Oct 24th, 2011 - 11:14 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • so_far

    It's really strange ..... hear the entire speech after the election as well as pre-election proposals and never CFK referred to Malvinas as the campaign logo as many all the time said in this place.

    For those who still think that Malvinas is only for electoral reasons I think it's time to assume that they are completely wrong ....

    .. on the contrary, the President's speech after the win was totally conciliatory and a call for peace and unity to build a better future for all, (including Malvinas).

    Even EU members are getting tired of their arrogant position on all issues, Is time to change UK´s obtuse and irrational position for avoid the isolation.

    Oct 24th, 2011 - 02:30 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • briton

    on one hand you talk of peace
    then in the next breath you attack the british.
    very clever
    anti british,

    Oct 24th, 2011 - 03:51 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Marcos Alejandro

    Cristina 54% of the vote

    Cristina Kirchner re-elected as Argentina's president in landslide

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/oct/24/cristina-kirchner-win-argentina-elections?newsfeed=true

    The Exodus Continues in the British colonial government of Malvinas

    THE Governor has accepted, “with regret” the resignation of Emma Edwards from the Legislative Assembly.
    In her letter of resignation, Emma Edwards wrote:

    “As I now know I will be leaving the Islands in August 2012”

    Oct 24th, 2011 - 04:01 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • so_far

    Perfiduous Albion

    it's time to make self-criticism, many things are doing very badly in the UK, economically, politically, culturally, socially ......

    Decline is coming faster than experts international analysts thought.

    for those honest Britons who want to be in tune in the international community acting properly.....is time to think carefully the next moves , certainly today are the villains of all movies.

    http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/2011/oct/23/cameron-sarkozy-euro-debt-crisis?newsfeed=true

    Oct 24th, 2011 - 04:17 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Think

    54% of the vote to Cristina....
    17% of the vote to Hermes...
    71% of the vote to the current economical and social model.

    Best election in history.....
    I'm proud of my country today....

    Oct 24th, 2011 - 04:27 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • briton

    britain today is a stunted acorn
    troddon on by european coruption,
    politicle leaders brainwashed,
    one day we will struggle free of this vile corrosive coruption
    and once again be free to grow,
    little acorns , the future is ours to grow,
    down with the corrupt euro gravy train lol

    Oct 24th, 2011 - 04:43 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • wesley mouch

    High inflation (currently) and devaluation of the currency are in Argentina's future. This is a replay of Isabela Peron. The military will have to come in and “fix” the country again. Perhaps this time they should use the Chilean model which has been a huge success compared to the ever backward Argentina

    Oct 24th, 2011 - 05:37 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • malen

    Best election in history...
    of Cristina 54 % since we returned to democracy in 1983 (Alfonsín 51%)
    of Perón in all our history (62 %) according to www.infobae.com/notas/612554-Perón-el-presidente-con-mayor-porcentaje-de-votos-en-toda-la-historia.html
    And the right avances in Capital and north of BA, Macri won 38 to 34 %.
    The problem with Cristina is the economy, high dollar for me, inflation,
    very high prices of properties too.

    Oct 24th, 2011 - 05:46 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Artillero601

    Is good for me Malen, I can buy more when I travel. ;-)

    Oct 24th, 2011 - 05:53 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Raul

    Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has restored dignity to many Argentines.

    The great virtue that can display the model developed country since 2003 is to sustain a steady economic and social growth that reaches all alike.
    The fact is explained to have won by more than 50% in the primaries.
    The universal child allowance in addition to address situations that have not been able to solve, by years of unemployment has also reduced the degree of exploitation that could be achieved by the desperation of the people ...
    This economic growth is supported by a diversified productive matrix also based on the value added, employment generation and, crucially, on social inclusion.
    Today Argentina is growing very strong domestic market and growing strong, consumption and development of overall export growth in a long time had no country.
    On the external front has restored dignity to the people of Argentina.
    She has managed to grow global awareness of the conflict. Latin America supports the claims, both MERCOSUR and UNASUR as the United Nations and now the G-77.
    I recommend reading the following link:

    http://www.pagina12.com.ar/diario/elpais/1-175542-2011-08-28.html

    9 Wesley mouche
    With all due respect, you're wrong deeply. Do not you consider that the historical and social processes are different. The military managed the country with state terror and concentration camps with 30,000 missing. Cristina Kirchner is not like Isabel Peron. Chilean neoliberal model is exploding inside, it is found to have an economic model aligned to the Washington consensus. This is demonstrated by the crisis of the Chilean economic and educational demonstrations of discontent growing because it is a model of exclusion and repression.

    Oct 24th, 2011 - 06:07 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • axel arg

    I'm very happy with the result of yesterday night, all my family voted her, unfortunatelly i coulden't go to plaza de mayo to celebrate, but some day i will meet cristina.
    In spite that i dont like in absolut some aspects of her government, but what i will always admire the most from this woman, is her bravery, that's why i think she 's a great president, for the first time in my 30 years of life, i'm very hapy with what is going on in my country, however there is a lot to do for our people, we are still a very unequal society, and i am sure that she will keep on working hard, to build a better nation, and a great place to live.

    Oct 24th, 2011 - 07:57 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • wesley mouch

    Argentines have a habit of picking the wrong horse. CFK herself was a violent terrorist in times past. She has taken money under the table from Chavez and miraculously increased her net worth by many fold via shady land deals. She shares the fascist totalitarian bent and plays smash mouth politics with any opposition. You are misconstruing the events in Chile. Left wing kooks want a free education and many more goodies that they don't want to pay for. That is the left's scam. Pinera appears to be inept at dealing with them. I stand by my prediction of a currency collapse and perhaps even higher inflation foe Argentina. The Argentines deserve it. If you keep voting for the free lunch eventually the bill comes due.

    Oct 24th, 2011 - 09:04 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • jerry

    People like 12 & 13 are as full of S_ _ T as a Christmas turkey. #14 - You are a little mixed up in facts. She was never a violent terrorist; she and Nestor gave lip service and supported the guerilla cause, but never took an active part; they were too busy filling their pockets.

    Oct 24th, 2011 - 09:28 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • fermin

    I live in Argentina, watch tv many hours a day (specially news) and haven't heard any re-re-re election rumors.

    And I haven't really taken her words as a try to brush away these rumors. When I heard her words I thought she was talking about enrichment. I think she didn't want to be specific; so the title of this article is not really true...

    Cheers for our REAL DEMOCRACY. This country has never had such an intelligent, brilliant, noble and representative of its people president. This woman is really near the people and the government has made our democracy more organic, a more everyday practice. I am proud to be represented by her.

    On the other hand, I don't think there will be any re-re-election. I believe most argentinians don't want this.

    Oct 24th, 2011 - 10:41 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • xbarilox

    “I'm not motivated by any interests, except for the profound love I feel for Argentina” hahaha and I'm Santa Claus

    @ 12 and 13 hahaha Felipe Pigna and Osvaldo Bayer books are comic books, great fun reading those!!!

    @ 10 “Best election in history...” you fool, that means that 54% of Argentines are idiots.
    “The problem with Cristina is the economy, high dollar for me, inflation, very high prices of properties too.” What a discovery malem, you should work for Discovery Channel!!!

    @ 3 ”.. on the contrary, the President's speech after the win was totally conciliatory and a call for peace and unity to build a better future for all, (including Malvinas).” Yeah, conciliatory, go tell jokes somewhere else So_Fart. There will never be unity or peace in this country until you people are defeated.
    What will be left by the kirchnerists in this country, only the old man in the sky knows.

    Oct 24th, 2011 - 10:58 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • so_far

    #17

    Wondering.......when you return to Chile ?

    we´re harto cansado people like you here....cachai ?

    Oct 25th, 2011 - 01:57 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Marcos Alejandro

    :-))

    Oct 25th, 2011 - 02:05 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Artillero601

    @15

    Aguante Jerry carajo !!!!

    @18 Xbox chileno?
    No freaking way and if you mess with him, you mess with me :-)))

    Oct 25th, 2011 - 02:12 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Marcos Alejandro

    @20 Since you live in Tejas, No seas buey pomi! he is :-)

    Everybody knows that except you :-)
    Read #145 comment

    http://en.mercopress.com/2010/11/12/second-oil-rig-to-join-falklands-oil-exploration-round-next-year

    Oct 25th, 2011 - 03:29 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • malen

    17 barilo :P
    and you should make cartapesta in Utilisima!!!

    Oct 25th, 2011 - 05:13 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Artillero601

    @21

    Why? because “Think” said it? y no soy buey cabron :-))

    Oct 25th, 2011 - 06:36 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Marcos Alejandro

    Not only that, I read many of his public tweeter comments. Everybody know that he is Chilean except you...Buey :-))

    Oct 25th, 2011 - 06:57 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • axel arg

    I respect the fact that some of you dont like cristina kirchner, democracy is also buil with the diferences of opinions.
    However some of you dont respect those people who vote her, and call us fools, that shows how mediocre your thought is, and makes me think that it's imposible to debate with some one who understimate you.
    Beside, it's lamentable that you buy all the lies or the so partial information that you read in some newspapers, when i get information, i do it from those newspapers that support the government, and those that are against it, but you have only the half of the reality of my country.

    Oct 25th, 2011 - 08:08 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Artillero601

    @24

    If that's the case, he is the ONLY CHILENO that I like :-)

    Oct 25th, 2011 - 08:16 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Raul

    25 Axel arg
    Excellent short, people are not stupid, something vote for Cristina Kirchner. This does not underestimate the power of citizens.

    14 Wesley mouche

    She shares the fascist and totalitarian vocation policy plays Smash Mouth with any opposition.

    I disagree with you. In his political career Cristina Kirchner is recognized as a true democrat, will be free as any politician who participates and plays for others. It is known for his courageous stand on human rights issues and even Perez Esquivel, Nobel Peace Prize, valued at Cristina Kirchner for his democratic attitude and anti-fascist.

    I stand by my prediction of a currency collapse and even higher inflation enemy Argentina. The Argentines are worth it.

    Leave the hatred and resentment against Argentina. The greatest virtue of the model of Nestor and Cristina Kirchner is away from the neoliberal market totalitarianism and state policy to establish social justice, economic independence and political sovereignty.

    Oct 25th, 2011 - 08:51 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • so_far

    ”26 Artillero

    ...an ex milico expelled from Argentina and a illegal Chilean living hidden in Baires.

    Is logical Batman,.... finally found your Robin, enjoy it.

    Oct 25th, 2011 - 08:51 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Artillero601

    :-)

    expelled from the Motherland? wrong!!

    Now as far a Batman and Robin, that would be “Think” and “Marcos” may be?

    Oct 25th, 2011 - 08:58 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Marcos Alejandro

    Ok Alfred...missing the action all the time ...buey :-)

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dnuY4aAXass

    Oct 25th, 2011 - 09:04 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • xbarilox

    las tres flores de la costa #24 #27 y #28 : m**rda, s**ete y b*sta.
    blah blah blah

    #25 calling you fools it would mean that you don't know what you're doing, that you are innocent, but you're not, you know very well what you're doing. When all this circus reaches the end, we'll see what you have left behind.

    Oct 26th, 2011 - 05:38 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Artillero601

    :-)

    Oct 26th, 2011 - 01:32 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Kelper San

    this can be said to most Argi bloger's on here
    A fool may be known by six things: anger, without cause; speech, without profit; change, without progress; inquiry, without object; putting trust in a stranger, and mistaking foes for friends

    Oct 28th, 2011 - 04:00 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • briton

    argie plonkers,
    people who throw other things to try and confuse others away from the truth,
    but they sure do talk talk .

    Oct 28th, 2011 - 05:13 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Viscount Falkland

    “indefinite re-election” is that the same as Leopoldo Fortunato Galtieri and his chums had going for years but by the rest of the world is known as a 'Dictatorship'

    Oct 29th, 2011 - 01:34 pm - Link - Report abuse 0

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