From Argentina, CEOAFRICA.com gathered that President Christina Fernandez de Kirchner has been discharged from hospital after surgery to remove a blood clot on her brain.

The president, who suffered a head injury in August, was said to be in high spirits and had already returned to her official residence. The 60-year-old was driven away from Favaloro Foundation hospital in Buenos Aires .

Speaking shortly after the president was discharged by the doctor, Alfredo Scoccimarro, the Presidential Spokesperson, said Her Excellency is now hale and hearty.

"She remains in high spirits and constantly  recovering. She sends her love.

"Due to the favourable post-operative evolution of the president, it has been decided to discharge her today," the medical report read.

It is not clear when the president will reassume her duties.While she was in hospital, dozens of supporters camped outside.

Her public duties are being carried out by Vice-President Amado Boudou.

President Fernandez was first elected in 2007 and was returned to power by a comfortable majority in 2011.

Her health has been followed closely since the sudden death of her husband, former President Nestor Kirchner, from a heart attack in 2010.