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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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"…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."

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