Argentina’s first couple defiant despite election setback; it’s not like them to compromise

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s president expressed defiance Monday after voters took away the ruling party’s edge in Congress.

Argentina’s power couple suffers setback in congressional vote, loses control of both houses

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s first couple suffered a stunning setback in an election seen as a referendum on their political dynasty, losing control of both houses of Congress.

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

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

Argentina’s power couple poised to lose congressional control, early election returns show

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s first couple appeared to be losing a referendum on their political dominance Sunday, with early returns showing steep losses for their allies in Congress. Even former President Nestor Kirchner was trailing in a congressional race he launched in a desperate bid to extend their power.

Argentina’s Fernandez-Kirchner dynasty threatened in litmus congressional race

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Early vote counting put Argentina’s first couple in a tough fight for their political survival in elections that threatened to erode President Cristina Fernandez’s congressional majorities and seal the fate of one of the country’s biggest political dynasties.

Fernandez-Kirchner dynasty on the line Argentines vote in litmus congressional race

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s first couple fought for its survival Sunday in congressional elections that could undermine the president’s power and seal the fate of one of the country’s biggest political dynasties.

Argentina’s most powerful political couple face key test at polls, dynasty at stake

BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Argentina’s president and her predecessor husband are fighting for their political survival in congressional elections that have become a referendum on their populist economic policies and autocratic leadership style.