‘Gun misfire’ thwarts attempt to kill Argentina’s vice president

A man points a gun at Argentina´s vice president Cristina Fernandez (Television Publica Argentina via AP)

An attempt to kill Argentina’s politically powerful vice president Cristina Fernandez outside her home failed after a handgun misfired, according to the president.

The man who was seen brandishing the weapon was quickly overpowered by Ms Fernandez’s security officers during the incident on Thursday night, officials said.