Argentina's Supreme Court upheld a six-year prison sentence against former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner for corruption, leading to her barring from public office for life. Kirchner, a significant figure in Argentine politics and leader of the Justicialist party, publicly rejected the charges as an act of political persecution. The ruling came as she aimed for a political comeback following Javier Milei's victory in 2023, reflecting the country's political volatility and deep divisions. Despite her legal troubles, Kirchner retains a loyal following, evident from public protests in support of her.
"Isn't it paradoxical that they enjoy absolute freedom to continue doing the same things, causing the same pain, the same suffering to the Argentine people; they are free and I am a prisoner."
"Justice. The end." wrote Milei after the ruling, signaling a significant political shift in Argentina and reflecting the deeply polarized political climate.
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