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The Mourning of a president

Nestor Kirchner was a former president of Argentina who died on October 27, 2010, of a heart attack. His death shocked the nation, and his funeral was a significant event in Argentine history.

Kirchner was a controversial figure in Argentina, but he was also widely respected and admired by many people, particularly for his efforts to address economic and social issues in the country. His death triggered a period of mourning and reflection in Argentina, and thousands of people gathered in Buenos Aires to pay their respects and say goodbye to the former president.

Kirchner's funeral was held in Buenos Aires on October 28, 2010, and was attended by many dignitaries, including current and former presidents, political leaders, and other prominent figures from Argentina and around the world. The funeral procession was led by Kirchner's wife and successor, Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, and his family.

The funeral was held at the Casa Rosada, the presidential palace in Buenos Aires, where Kirchner's body was lying in state. Thousands of people lined the streets of Buenos Aires to watch the procession and pay their respects to the former president.

The funeral was a somber and emotional event, with many people expressing their grief and sadness at Kirchner's passing. 

After the funeral, Kirchner's body was taken to the town of Rio Gallegos, where he was buried in a private ceremony. The funeral of Nestor Kirchner was a significant event in Argentine history and marked the end of an era in the country's politics.

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