Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, a former leader of Argentina and a central figure in its modern politics, has been sentenced to prison after the Supreme Court upheld her corruption conviction. This ruling solidifies a six-year sentence initially issued by a lower court and prevents her from returning to public office for life.
Tensions in Argentina surged as her supporters staged protests, blocking highways in Buenos Aires in anticipation of the court’s decision. Kirchner’s political history has been tumultuous, marked by a clash against current right-wing president, Javier Milei, and an earlier assassination attempt in 2022.
While the Supreme Court's ruling is set in stone, it is likely that Kirchner, now 72, might not serve extensive time behind bars due to Argentine laws that can allow for house arrest for individuals over this age. It remains to be seen if and when a judge will approve her home detention, but for the time being, she may spend a few nights in a police facility. This ongoing saga not only reshapes Kirchner's political legacy but also sends shockwaves through the Argentine political scene.
Tensions in Argentina surged as her supporters staged protests, blocking highways in Buenos Aires in anticipation of the court’s decision. Kirchner’s political history has been tumultuous, marked by a clash against current right-wing president, Javier Milei, and an earlier assassination attempt in 2022.
While the Supreme Court's ruling is set in stone, it is likely that Kirchner, now 72, might not serve extensive time behind bars due to Argentine laws that can allow for house arrest for individuals over this age. It remains to be seen if and when a judge will approve her home detention, but for the time being, she may spend a few nights in a police facility. This ongoing saga not only reshapes Kirchner's political legacy but also sends shockwaves through the Argentine political scene.
