CFK: 'If you want to protest, that's fine'

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner said she finds it "okay" to protest against the government, however, asked "everyone to help" to make Argentina the better country.

"If you like to protest, that's fine, but it would be good, if all of us can help," the President said shortly before the new protest against her administration, known as “18A”. President Fernández also requested to maintain "the proactive spirit that has been enabled" among all Argentines after floods in La Plata and the city of Buenos Aires.

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President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner announces she will be seeking reelection

President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.

While addressing the nation on live television, President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner announced she will be seeking reelection in the next October presidential elections. "I always knew what I had to do but I decided to wait until today to announce it," she said, adding she would once again "be facing the popular will."

Four days before reaching the deadline for registering presidential candidacies, the President confirmed that she would seek reelection next October, announcing that she wants to become “a bridge between the older and the newer generations.” 

After the confirmation of her wishes to run again, now the lingering question is running mate, whose identity remains covered by a veil of secrecy.

Speaking in front of government officials, actors, lawmakers and political leaders who gave her a standing ovation, Fernández de Kirchner confirmed that “she would have preferred to make the announcement on a date closer to the deadline, but we’re here now and once again, we will be facing the popular will.” 

The Head of State pointed out that she didn’t make the announcement before out of respect for “a political and institutional responsibility,” but she stressed that “she always knew what she had to do,” even since October 28th., one day after the death of her former husband and President Néstor Kirchner”

At the same time, she explained she would not be formally launching her candidacy in the Teatro Argentino in La Plata since that place holds an important sentimental value for her. Fernández de Kirchner attended several rallies in that theater, which she shared with her husband.

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A corruption scandal rocking one of Argentina's leading human rights organisation is now tainting the country's president, Christina Kirchner.

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CFK leads 25th of May Revolution celebrations in Chaco province

CFK is scheduled to arrive at the international airport of Resistencia, Chaco´s capital, shortly before noon.

As part of the celebrations for the 201 years of what became known as the May Revolution, the stepping stone of the countries’ independence, President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner was inChaco province to host a lavishing festivity for the country's birthday.

CFK arrived at the international airport of Resistencia, Charco´s capital, shortly before noon and was participating at the traditional Te Deum which was being offered by the town’s archbishop, monsignor Fabriciano Sigampa, at the local Cathedral.

Following the religious ceremony, the mandate will receive the greetings from local and foreign authorities and move to the box raised in front of Government’s House where she will me hosting the celebration after the Charco’s governor Jorge Capitanich gives speech.

For the festivities the government has arranged a military parade followed by a show tailored by the renowned Fuerza Bruta Company with the collaboration of local artists and native Argentinean groups.

CFK´s visit is her seventh to the state during her term and the first time the province has hosted the main May Revolution celebrations.

There has been great anticipation over her visit due to the expectations of a probable announcement of her candidacy for reelection.

However, local and national authorities have been skeptical over the hypothesis of an announcement during the celebrations.

CFK´s chief of staff Anibal Fernandez has being quoted saying that she is “taking her time.” According to him, “ those instances have to be handled with care and patience.”

Nonetheless, the President’s trip raised great expectations among chaqueños, which considered the celebration “an historical” event.

“It is a very significant date for all Argentineans because it is the eighth anniversary of the beginning of an economic and social political project led by late Néstor Kirchner,” Capitanich remarked.

The governor made a call to all to participate in the festivities, “and enjoy a true celebration.”

The preparations for the celebration in the province begun several months ago and included the re pavement of streets, remodeling of historical buildings and the town’s square.

The governor also reminded the population that activities are not to be canceled because of the rain. The army will be serving hot chocolate to “warm up” the audience.

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