Overview

• The Supreme Court unanimously upheld her 2022 conviction for fraudulent administration over 51 Santa Cruz public works contracts linked to Lázaro Báez and dismissed any further appeals.
• The verdict enforces a six-year prison term and a lifetime ban from public office, including disqualification from the September Buenos Aires legislative elections, with house arrest possible due to her age.
• Supporters blocked main roadways into Buenos Aires and stormed cable network offices in protest, vandalizing outlets perceived as critical of Kirchner.
• President Javier Milei celebrated the decision on social media, posting “Justice. Period.” to reinforce his administration’s anti-corruption message.
• Her legal team has announced plans to lodge appeals with international human rights bodies such as the Inter-American Commission and the UN Human Rights Council.