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Argentina Court Allows Kirchner to Serve Sentence at Home

6/18/2025

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A federal court in Argentina has granted former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner the right to serve her six-year corruption sentence at home, citing her age and security concerns. This controversial decision has ignited protests in Buenos Aires, as Fernández, who staunchly denies the allegations, prepares for several more corruption trials ahead.

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A federal court in Argentina has granted former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner the right to serve her six-year corruption sentence at home, citing her age and security concerns. This controversial decision has ignited protests in Buenos Aires, as Fernández, who staunchly denies the allegations, prepares for several more corruption trials ahead.