Politics Country November 16, 2024

Cristina Fernández Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

Argentina's former president Cristina Fernández has been sentenced to six years in prison for defrauding the state. Despite the conviction, supporters claim her innocence, citing political motivations.


Cristina Fernández Sentenced to Six Years in Prison

The fortune of the Kirchners has grown exponentially since their days in the Mayorship of Río Gallegos to reaching the Presidency of the Republic for four terms. However, according to Carlos Mahiques, Diego Barroetaveña, and Daniel Petrone, these are merely contributions for electoral campaigns, not crimes, but mere infractions.

Cristina Kirchner, at 70 years old, is rumored not to go to prison, but to be granted house arrest due to her age. She faces several pending cases, such as the pact with Iran and various corruption cases, which she attributes to the "lawfare" implemented by the newspapers Clarín and La Nación to harm her.

Businessmen have confessed to paying bribes to officials of Cristina Fernández, and cases like the "Notebooks" of Oscar Centeno and "Hotesur/Los Sauces" are also under investigation. Despite this, Cristina defends herself, arguing that she is an honest woman.

Javier Milei's management has been criticized for his inaction, especially in the fight against corruption. Meanwhile, civil society is massively opposed to the candidate, pointing out serious doubts about his ability to govern.

In the "Vialidad" case, Cristina Kirchner was convicted of defrauding the State, although her mother has explained that the accumulated fortune comes from the work of Néstor Kirchner. Despite everything, Cristina insists on her honesty and blames various sectors of society for her legal problems.

The story of the Kirchners and the corruption allegations surrounding them are part of the Argentine political landscape, where loyalties, speculations, and a controversial judicial system intertwine.