Argentina's Supreme Court Upholds Kirchner's Prison Sentence: A Landmark Ruling

Argentina's Supreme Court has delivered a final verdict in the long-running case against former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, upholding her six-year prison sentence and lifetime ban from holding public office. The ruling, announced on June 11, 2025, concludes a legal battle that began in 2008, gaining significant momentum in 2016. The case centers on allegations of fraud and Kirchner's alleged involvement in awarding 51 public works contracts to businessman Lázaro Báez. "The Court's decision confirms the gravity of the charges," stated a legal expert in a recent interview. The attempted assassination of Kirchner in 2022 brought renewed public attention to the case. While the sentence is now final and enforceable, the video notes that it is unclear whether Kirchner, at 72 years old, will actually serve time in prison.