Argentine Justice will rule this Wednesday on the sentence against former president Cristina Fernández for the irregular concession of 51 public works in Santa Cruz during her term. In December 2022, Fernández was sentenced in the first instance to six years in prison and lifelong disqualification from public office in the case known as 'Viability'.
The court found her guilty of fraudulent administration of public funds but acquitted her of illicit association. Amid expectations of a convicting ruling, Senator Oscar Parrilli mentioned that there is an intention to 'disqualify and imprison her' by certain sectors.
According to sources close to Fernández, the former president will await the ruling at her residence. Parrilli and Fernández's circle maintain that the former president is a victim of judicial and political harassment under the concept of 'lawfare'.
'Lawfare' is a term that describes the use of justice for political purposes to harass public figures, as supporters of Fernández point out. This Wednesday, a 'public class' on this topic will take place outside the court that will issue the new ruling.
Cristina Fernández was elected as the new president of the Justicialist Party after Alberto Fernández's resignation due to a case of gender violence. After the defeat in the 2023 elections, Peronism sees Cristina Fernández as an opportunity to recover for the 2025 legislative elections.
In a meeting with entrepreneurs, Fernández emphasized the need to 'rethink the country' and have leaders committed to the people to improve the current political context.
