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Kirchner Recovering from Surgery Amid Ongoing Legal Battles

12/21/2025

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Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, the former president of Argentina, is recovering from laparoscopic appendicitis surgery at the Otamendi Clinic in Buenos Aires, with the clinic reporting progress.
She has been under house arrest since June for a corruption conviction and continues to deny the charges.
Supporters gathered outside her residence to express solidarity.
She faces ongoing bribery charges, with a ruling likely years away due to appeals.

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Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, the former president of Argentina, is recovering from laparoscopic appendicitis surgery at the Otamendi Clinic in Buenos Aires, with the clinic reporting progress.
She has been under house arrest since June for a corruption conviction and continues to deny the charges.
Supporters gathered outside her residence to express solidarity.
She faces ongoing bribery charges, with a ruling likely years away due to appeals.