Argentina’s power couple loses congressional control, ballot returns show

Argentine dynasty suffers losses in election

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — President Cristina Fernandez has suffered a stunning setback in Argentina’s congressional elections, losing absolute majorities in both houses of Congress.

Her husband, former President Nestor Kirchner, lost his own bid for a seat from Buenos Aires province in Sunday’s election. He trailed Francisco De Narvaez by 34.5 percent to 32.2 percent with 91 percent of the vote counted.

Ruling party allies have also lost key races in Buenos Aires city and Santa Fe and Cordoba provinces.

Kirchner conceded defeat early Monday. He says in the coming days, the party will evaluate its mistakes.