Argentina's Former President Kirchner Sentenced House Arrest Corruption

Argentina's former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has been ordered to serve a six-year sentence for corruption under house arrest following a ruling by an Argentine judge, after the Supreme Court upheld her conviction and a lifetime ban from public office. Due to her age and security concerns, Kirchner will remain confined to her Buenos Aires residence with an electronic ankle monitor, although the prosecution and city officials expressed concerns about the location's security and the impact on the neighborhood. Kirchner denies wrongdoing and claims political persecution, while her supporters, particularly within the left-leaning Peronist movement, have rallied in protest, vowing to continue fighting for her release. The case has deeply polarized Argentine politics, with Kirchner remaining an influential figure despite recent electoral defeats and ongoing economic challenges. The house arrest decision was made amid fears for her safety following an assassination attempt in 2022 and ongoing political tensions. Kirchner must remain at home except for court-approved exceptions, with visitor restrictions in place.