A federal court in Argentina approved former president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner's request to serve her corruption sentence at home due to her age and prior assassination attempt. The court's ruling follows a recent confirmation of her six-year sentence and permanent ban from public office. Despite her history of significant social programs during her leadership, Fernandez's policies faced criticism for economic instability, which contributed to the rise of Javier Milei in the presidential elections. Her rejection of the charges as politically motivated further deepens the divide among her supporters and critics.
Fernandez, 72, can serve time in her apartment due to her age and security concerns, as she is a victim of an assassination attempt.
The court's ruling permanently bans Fernandez from public office over corruption, which sparked protests and blocking of major highways in Buenos Aires.
Fernandez, a central figure in Argentinian politics, rejects the corruption charges, viewing them as politically motivated, while her policies contributed to economic instability.
Javier Milei's election came amid widespread outrage over economic crises, partly attributed to the policies of Fernandez's administrations.
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