Friday, 11 December 2015. The Argentine people says goodbye to the 12 long years of Kirchner’s government this Thursday 10 December 2015, while Mauricio Macri formally receives his investiture as the new president of Argentina, after being elected last November 22 of this year. This investiture was symbolized in the moment in which the new president received the presidential sash and the baton, as required by the tradition of that country.
As expected, due to the political conflicts that have arisen; the now former president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner was not present in the protocol act, being dismissed with tears last wednesday nine December 2015; after having ruled for eight years (2007-2015) and added the four that preceded her as first lady of her husband, Néstor Kirchner (2003-2007).
However, this was no reason to detract the solemn act; in which the new president with a lot of optimism spoke to the Argentines by a brief statement to confirm his wishes to work for the benefit of citizens.
He confirmed once more that he is determined to work for the unity that everyone expect, no matter which side feel inclined each of the individuals that makes up that society. He mentioned very eloquently that the diversity of views enriches the country and makes them better people.
Without a hint of fear, Macri commented that it is necessary to leave behind all vestige of arrogance; and that make use of power for personal benefit is against the law, which as a result always generates oppression and discontent on the part of the people.
Once more, he assured that he will fight to eliminate poverty; and to do that, he wants to set social protection programs directed to the young people, investing in public education; since knowledge ensures the progress and development.
As these, the new presidency has numerous projects aimed to improving the quality of life of this country in South America, among which also highlight, it is remove the institutional correction that makes so much damage in the attempt to lead a country by very democratic that is.
In this way, Argentina dresses of joy and optimism; befitting of a democratic process where the people exercise their right to vote, choosing their leader. So, leaving aside the statistics and numbers; and after a significant act, Macri at 56 years of age formally receives the command of his country.
As independent and autonomous country, the pages of history are still being written now with Mauricio Macri as new president; having as main spectators to his argentine people, and in parallel, to the whole universal scene; waiting to see fulfilled so many promises in the midst of this global crisis that mourns the panorama.
ALFA