Yesterday, N�stor Carlos Kirchner, 60, passed away. The former president of Argentina and the husband to current president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, he was as controversial as any leader. But the people who loved him arrived in droves at La Plaza de Mayo say their final goodbyes, waiting in line for hours before being admitted to La Casa Rosada.

I’m not politically savvy enough to know what this means for Argentina. I went there, though, and saw passionate people shouting Nestor’s name, as well as Peron’s, and chants like, “Nestor, te digo, el pueblo est� contigo,” or the public is with you, Nestor.

Typical of public Argentine gatherings, a few people banged on big bass drums and snares, making heavy beats to accompany people as they shouted. Street vendors also took the opportunity to sell food and refreshments.

Here are some photos of the scene:

Location: Avenida Paraguay, Buenos Aires, Argentina