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Argentina's Supreme Court Upholds Kirchner's Six-Year Sentence

6/11/2025

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Argentina's Supreme Court has upheld a six-year prison sentence for former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, stemming from corruption linked to fraudulent public works contracts. This ruling has heightened political tensions, with protests erupting in response. At 72, Kirchner may serve her sentence under house arrest, further complicating her already divisive legacy.

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Argentina's Supreme Court has upheld a six-year prison sentence for former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, stemming from corruption linked to fraudulent public works contracts. This ruling has heightened political tensions, with protests erupting in response. At 72, Kirchner may serve her sentence under house arrest, further complicating her already divisive legacy.