Argentina Elects President Cristina Fernandez to a Second Term

Christina Fernandez de Kirchner is Latin America's first female to win a second presidential term.
The Argentinian president was elected yesterday with 54% of the votes.  According to political analyst Carlos Germano, economic issues played a pivotal role in deciding the election's outcome.  The runner up in this election was socialist governor Hermes Binner, who received 17% of the vote.  Argentina's economy has enjoyed 8% annual growth under Fernandez's policies, an impressive accomplishment in light of the global economic recession.  Argentinians want to see continued economic growth, and they look to Fernandez for leadership.

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