The "Clean Record" bill, promoted by the PRO, has become fundamental due to the legal situation facing Cristina Kirchner. The initiative aims to prohibit individuals with convictions in the second instance from being candidates for public office, a situation that the former president currently faces. Although the six-year prison sentence and perpetual disqualification issued against her do not prevent her from running as a candidate in the 2025 legislative elections, the bill could exclude her from competing before the Supreme Court makes a final decision.
The confirmation of the disqualification by the Court has no defined deadline, so Cristina Kirchner's political future is in the hands of the "Clean Record" project. Despite the conviction not going into effect until the Supreme Court rules, the approval of this law in Congress could be decisive for her participation in future elections.
The approval of "Clean Record" depends on an agreement among non-Kirchnerist blocs in Congress. If the project advances as planned, it could become a hindrance to Cristina Kirchner's candidacy. However, parliamentary timing could work in her favor, as the law must be approved before June 2025, the deadline for candidate registration.
The current political scenario shows that Cristina Kirchner's possible candidacy in the 2025 elections may depend more on Congress than on the Supreme Court. Meanwhile, Kirchnerism considers the "Clean Record" project to be an attempt at proscription and will seek to halt it in the Senate, where it holds more influence.
The strategy of La Libertad Avanza and the UCR is crucial in this context. If the project is approved in the Chamber of Deputies, it could move to the Senate, where the vote could define Cristina Kirchner's political future. The possibility of an alliance with Mauricio Macri is also at play, which could influence the final outcome.
In summary, the approval of the "Clean Record" law could be decisive for Cristina Kirchner's political future and her potential candidacy in the 2025 legislative elections. The decision lies in Congress, where agreements among different blocs and parties will be key to defining the country's political direction in the coming years.
