What WAS I thinking? Having worked in many countries & lived in quite a few of them, I have co-erced my husband to move with me to Argentina, to make our permanent home there. Neither of us speak Spanish. Therein lies the greatest challenge ... here are my observations during the 1st year.

Monday, 3 January 2011

Nestor 'the beater'

Nestor Kirchner was the President of Argentina for the maximum 2 consecutive terms, followed by his wife Kristina who then ran for the same office & won 2+ years ago. Nestor recently died of a heart attack, aged 60.

At dinner with friends the Kirschners came up in conversation & I was startled - no, shocked! - to learn that it was public knowledge that Nestor was an habitual wife basher. Yes, he used to beat up Kristina. Even after she became President too! And the whole country knew about it! Apparently, when she lost a major negotiation with the rural sector representatives, he was so angry that he beat her so badly that she 'disappeared' from public view for a month!!

No wonder she's a fan of plastic surgery? She obviously needed it!
I'm glad he's gone. What a weak man. Good riddance is my response!
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