President blasts incoming leaders in her final speech

Fernandez's decision not to attend Macri's inauguration sparks widespread criticism

Tens of thousands of supporters jammed Argentina's most famous square on Wednesday night to say goodbye to President Cristina Fernandez, who lauded her government's achievements while blasting the incoming administration in the same withering tones she aimed at opponents throughout her eight years in office.

As blue and white Argentine flags waved and people cheered on a balmy night, Fernandez gave a speech that was both a recap of her years in power and a clear sign that she does not plan to make things easy for president-elect Mauricio Macri, who was scheduled to be inaugurated on Thursday.