ARGENTINA

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez was released from hospital on Saturday after being hospitalized for 72 hours and having undergone a total thyroidectomy, announced Secretary of Public Communications, Alfredo Scoccimarro.»

Santiago de Chile, Dec 28 (Prensa Latina)President Sebastián Piñera confirmed today the postponement of the state visit by Argentina´s President Cristina Fernández, who will undergo surgery on January 4th to treat a moderate papillary cancer in the thyroid gland.»

Cristina Fernandez took the oath of office before the Argentinean Legislative Assembly in Buenos Aires this morning, beginning her second presidential term.  The 58-year-old Argentinean president will serve another four year term at the height of her popularity, having won recent elections by an overwhelming majority of the votes.»