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Argentine president ends long public silence
President Cristina Fernandez spoke publicly for the first time in more than 40 days Wednesday, ending a long silence that had Argentines speculating about her health following head surgery
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resident Cristina Fernandez spoke publicly for the firsttime in more than 40 days Wednesday, ending a long silence that had Argentinesspeculating about her health following head surgery.
In a nationally televised address, an energetic Fernandez announced the creation of a program to encourage young, unemployed Argentines to attend public school with an $80 subsidy. She also criticized those who speculated about her condition during her absence.
'It's true that I've had some difficulties, but I'd like to see how others would fare if they had to deal with the things that I've gone through. I'd like to see them running this country,' Fernandez told hundreds of supporters who filled the main patio at the Pink House presidential palace.
The 60-year-old president underwent surgery to remove a blood clot Oct. 8. She returned to work Nov. 18
