Latin America’s former first ladies bid to break macho presidential mould

Supporters of female candidates in Guatemala, Honduras and Argentina hail successes but critics fear entrenched dynasties Hillary Clinton failed to make the transition, but former first ladies across Latin America are following in her footsteps and campaigning to become presidents, in what may become a fresh wave of female heads of state in the region. Former “primeras damas” in Guatemala, Honduras and Argentina have waded into traditionally macho Latino politics in the hope of staying in, or returning to, presidential palaces. Their ambitions have provoked excitement and controversy, with supporters acclaiming a breakthrough for women – and critics concerned at

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