Former Argentinian president Cristina Fernández allowed to serve corruption sentence at home
The GuardianTuesday, June 17, 2025 at 7:53:39 PM
Argentina's former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner won't be heading to prison—at least not in the traditional sense. A federal court ruled that the 72-year-old can serve her six-year corruption sentence under house arrest in her Buenos Aires apartment, citing her age and security concerns. She'll stay in the same home she shares with her daughter.
Editor’s Note: This isn't just about a legal technicality—it's a high-stakes moment in Argentina's ongoing political drama. Fernández remains a polarizing figure, loved by some for her progressive policies and loathed by others over corruption allegations. Allowing her to serve time at home could fuel perceptions of a two-tiered justice system, where the powerful get special treatment. But it also raises practical questions: Is this a compassionate call given her age, or a soft landing for a political heavyweight? Either way, it’s bound to stir up more debate in a country already deeply divided over her legacy.
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