‘Fernández-Fernández’: first public appearance?

The first joint public appearance of the so-called ‘Fernández-Fernández’ presidential ticket is expected to take place today in Merlo in Greater Buenos Aires.

The Kirchnerite-Peronist ticket, headed by presidential candidate Alberto Fernandez and vice-presidential candidate Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, will hold a rally to mark the 25 de Mayo holidayandthe“remodellingoftheQuinta La Colonial,” according to the municipality’s mayor.

However, Mayor Gustavo Menéndez – who later confirmed the news to state news agency Télam – said the event “will not be the launch of the formula or the presidential campaign,” adding that it would be “an inaugural act [to mark] the remodelling of the Quinta La Colonial.

Though the Patria Institute has not yet confirmed Fernández de Kirchner’s attendance,sourcesclosetoMenéndeztold

Perfil the former president would attend. La Campora leader and national deputy Máximo Kirchner is also expected to attend.

The location of the event, and its date, carries significance for Kirchne

rismo. This Saturday marks the 16th anniversary of the day Néstor Kirchner, Fernández de Kirchner’s late husband, assumed the presidency.

The Quinta La Colonial in Merlo, is re-opening after being closed for the last 20 years after redevelopment. It is also due to be renamed Quinta “Néstor Kirchner.”