Comeback queen: Argentina's fiery 'Cristina' stages remarkable return as VP


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  • Monday, 28 Oct 2019

Presidential candidate Alberto Fernandez and running mate former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner celebrate after election results in Buenos Aires, Argentina October 27, 2019. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

BUENOS AIRES(Reuters) - Argentina's former president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, a rockstar politician adored by the poor but feared by big business and investors, is back, although as vice president this time.

The South American country's leader for eight years until 2015, "Cristina", as she is known to fans, returns to the Casa Rosada palace after she and senior running mate Alberto Fernandez scored a decisive victory in Sunday's election.

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