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Argentina's Court Upholds Kirchner's Prison Sentence Amid Election Tensions

6/15/2025

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Argentina's Supreme Court has upheld a six-year prison sentence for ex-president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, barring her from public office due to corruption. Amid security fears following an assassination attempt, she intends to seek house arrest on June 18. Her supporters claim this ruling threatens democratic choice as elections loom.

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Argentina's Supreme Court has upheld a six-year prison sentence for ex-president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, barring her from public office due to corruption. Amid security fears following an assassination attempt, she intends to seek house arrest on June 18. Her supporters claim this ruling threatens democratic choice as elections loom.