Politics Country February 15, 2025

Bullrich Critiques Kirchner's Corruption Record

Minister Patricia Bullrich addresses the ongoing corruption debate in Argentina, emphasizing proposed legislation aimed at ensuring political accountability amid widespread allegations against former leaders.


Bullrich Critiques Kirchner's Corruption Record

The Minister of National Security, Patricia Bullrich, commented on the 'Clean Record' project being debated in Congress. According to Bullrich, this initiative highlights the corruption of the kirchnerist government. In an interview with Radio Rivadavia, the minister mentioned that the project has been under discussion for a decade, but the judicial conviction of former president Cristina Kirchner prevented it from being debated, as her party had a majority in parliament.

In her statements, Bullrich criticized Cristina Kirchner's management, pointing out that despite the lack of roads and schools in the country, the former president does not question her actions when seeing her officials become wealthy. The minister mentioned that never in Argentine history have so many officials been prosecuted and convicted, emphasizing that if the Clean Record Law is approved, those involved in corruption will not be able to run for office.

Bullrich stressed that it is unusual for a former president and a former vice president, both part of a presidential formula, to be prosecuted and convicted. She emphasized that when all the top authorities in the country are involved in irregularities, it indicates a pattern of questionable and corrupt behavior. The minister concluded that the corruption that took place during the governments of Néstor and Cristina Kirchner has left Argentina without the necessary resources for its development.