Overview
- The federal social‑security judge Karina Alonso Candis denied Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s precautionary request to reinstate Néstor Kirchner’s widow’s pension, ruling that granting it would pre‑judge the case and requires further analysis and evidence.
- ANSES had revoked in November 2024 both the widow’s pension and the lifetime allowance for former presidents via Resolution 1092 after her Vialidad corruption conviction was upheld, and she is serving the sentence under house arrest.
- The social‑security agency argues these lifetime allocations are exceptional, non‑contributory benefits tied to honor and merit and are incompatible with crimes committed in public office.
- Kirchner’s lawyers contend revocation is only possible through impeachment and say the benefits were her sole income, with the last combined monthly payment reported at roughly ARS 35.3 million gross and ARS 21.8 million net in November 2024.
- Following the denial, government officials said ANSES will seek recovery of funds paid under the widow’s pension, with internal estimates near ARS 1 billion, and the decision comes on the eve of the start of her second major oral trial known as Cuadernos.