Argentina is head: Kirchner in the house arrest - protests close!

Argentina is head: Kirchner in the house arrest - protests close!

Buenos Aires, Argentinien - in Buenos Aires it rumbles tremendously. The Partido Justicialista, the center-link party under Cristina Kirchner, has called for mobilization that is under the motto "Argentina con Cristina". The aim is to stand up for freedom and support from the former president, who has been in her apartment in the Constitución district since Tuesday. L’EXPRESS Influential people from the party, including Senator Eduardo de Pedro and Teresa Garcia, the secretary of the party executive, have announced massive mobilization.

After confirming a six-year prison sentence by the Supreme Court on June 10, 2025, which refers to corruption during its presidency (2007-2015), the Justice decided that Kirchner may serve its punishment in the form of house arrest. Your lawyer, Gregorio Dalbon, explains that the electronic monitoring, which is part of these requirements, is not immediately activated and that an assessment is only required by an interdisciplinary team. This indicates a not very clear surveillance process. RFI adds that Kirchner also applied for this decision for security reasons after she received a threat of murder in 2022

changeable support

The followers of Kirchner are numerous and have mobilized since their conviction around the clock in front of their place of residence to show their solidarity. They accuse the judiciary to act politically motivated and unfairly. They also enjoy great gratitude for Kirchner's contributions to education and public health. The opposition under the ultra -liberal President Javier Milei is viewed by the supporters as a threat to social services. Tagesschau reports that the mobilizations are a response to the conviction, but a government spokesman emphasizes that they should not lead to a climate of political violence.

Despite her conviction, Kirchner does not intend to disappear from the political spotlight. On the contrary, with a recently announced candidacy for a MP mandate in the province of Buenos Aires, she sets a strong sign. However, their political opponents see these ambitions as a further expression of their intolerance in an already polarized political climate.

heavily polarized

The conviction of Kirchner is considered a kind of political persecution by many. Her decades of Argentine politics as a first lady, president and currently vice president has led to a deep ditch between supporters and opponents. While one celebrates one churchner as the heroine of the masses, others see the embodiment of corruption and mismanagement that the country is said to have damaged.

at a time when society suffers from the pressure of political and economic crises, it can be seen that the Argentinians are more divided than ever. The coming days could be crucial for whether Kirchner's mobilizations are strengthening or further burdening the already tense political landscape.