BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Latin American leaders and a crowd of thousands paid homage to former President Nestor Kirchner on Thursday as his body lay in state at Argentina's presidential palace.
The 60-year-old former leader's death from a heart attack leaves his widow, President Cristina Fernandez, alone to carry on their political dynasty and continue the combative, populist approach that made them a successful husband-and-wife team.
Fernandez wore dark sunglasses and at times rested her hands on the coffin as she was consoled by her daughter, Florencia. The presidents of Chile, Uruguay, Bolivia and Ecuador offered condolences and stood beside her, as did legendary …
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