Argentina's Supreme Court Upholds Corruption Conviction of Ex-President Kirchner

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's corruption conviction is upheld by Argentina's Supreme Court, resulting in a 6-year prison sentence and disqualification from public office.

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Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was convicted in 2022 for corruption related to public works contracts.
The Supreme Court's ruling confirms a 6-year prison sentence for the former president.
President Javier Milei praised the court's decision, marking a significant political moment in Argentina.
Fernández's defense may seek house arrest instead of prison time following the ruling.
The conviction disqualifies Kirchner from holding any public office in the future.

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Appeal the conviction while mobilizing supporters for protests against the court's decision.

Kirchner and her lawyers appealed the conviction, while her supporters launched large protests.

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Argentina top court draws curtain on Cristina Kirchner’s political era

"…Argentina’s top court effectively banned two-term former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner from office and upheld a six-year jail sentence, likely drawing a curtain on one of the country’s most flamboyant and divisive political careers."