Cristina Kirchner stepped out onto the balcony at San José 1111 and greeted her supporters after the elections.

Cristina Kirchner stepped out onto the balcony of her apartment at San José 1111 after the election results were announced. Smiling, she greeted the supporters gathered in the street and even dared to dance a few steps to the rhythm of the murga (a street band).

The scene was brief. After just nine minutes, the former president returned to the apartment. On the sidewalk, activists bid her farewell with applause and chants.

During the day, Cristina Kirchner met with key figures from Fuerza Patria, Jorge Taiana and Mariano Recalde, who joined her while they awaited the election results.

On the streets, the mood changed with the first vote counts. Supporters didn't hide their disappointment at Fuerza Patria's defeat to La Libertad Avanza. The lights in the apartment weren't turned on until 9:39 p.m. Half an hour earlier, the loudspeakers and drums had stopped playing.

During the day, Máximo Kirchner stayed at his mother's apartment and later left for La Plata. His visit was brief, but he spent time with the former president's closest associates.

The street scene was similar to that of other recent eruptions. Grill stands and street vendors were set up with flags and party T-shirts. The smoke from the embers and the sound of chants dominated the atmosphere until the first official information was released.

The activists followed the progress of the vote count from their phones or in groups. Many hoped to see Cristina again on the balcony, which for months has become the epicenter of every vigil.

Ten blocks away, at 181 San José Street, the Justicialist Party set up its own booth to monitor the election. There, leaders met with screens and a stage set up to address the public.

Although the atmosphere was calm, there was a certain level of anticipation. "We're waiting for the final numbers to see how many seats we'll get," said a contributor to the space.

The choice of that venue had symbolic significance for Fuerza Patria , which sought to demonstrate unity in the face of defeat. Now, the focus shifts to Congress, where the Peronist party will attempt to maintain political prominence.