The Argentine Federal Court of Criminal Cassation affirmed the sentence of six years in prison and perpetual disqualification from holding public office for the former president of that country, Cristina Fernandez, (2007-2015) in an incident due to irregularities in road works, this Wednesday, November 13.
The Federal Oral Court 2 had convicted Fernández for the crime of fraudulent administration of public funds known as “Vialidad” in December 2022, when irregularities were investigated in the concession of 51 road works to firms of businessman Lázaro Báez during the Government of the deceased Néstor Kirchner (2003-2007) and that of his spouse and successor Cristina Fernandez in the southern province of Santa Cruz, the political cradle of Kirchnerism.
The appeal body made up of Mariano Borinsky, Gustavo Hornos and Diego Barroetaveña today resolved to “condemn Cristina Elizabeth Fernández de Kirchner to six years in prison and perpetual disqualification from holding public office for considering her as the author criminally responsible for the crime of fraudulent administration in detriment to public administration.
This decision will prevent a future candidacy of the former president in the legislative elections scheduled for next year, although it is presumed that Fernández will present an appeal before the Supreme Court, a process that could extend for several months or even years.
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The former head of state, who was not present in court, published a statement in which she anticipated a ruling against her and denounced an attempted “ban” this Tuesday, November 12.
Fernández, who has claimed on several occasions to be the target of “lawfare” (judicial and political harassment), maintained that the “Vialidad” case is a “show”, whose “true objective” is to achieve his disqualification from holding public office in perpetuity. Additionally, he denounced the lack of impartiality of the judges who confirmed his sentence today and highlighted his links with former Argentine president Mauricio Macri (2015-2019).
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Q: What are the potential political motives behind Cristina Fernández’s sentencing, and how might they affect the Argentine political landscape?
Thank you for your request. Please find below the generated interview with two guests, Susan Smith and Alex Jones, discussing the sentencing of former Argentine President Cristina Fernández to six years in prison for corruption. The interview has been divided into thematic sections for better organization.
## Thematic section 1: Reaction to the sentencing
Guest 1: Susan Smith, Political Analyst
Q: How do you think the people of Argentina will react to the sentencing of Cristina Fernández?
A: The sentencing of former President Cristina Fernández to six years in prison and perpetual disqualification from holding public office is a significant development in Argentine politics. While some may view this as a victory for justice, others may see it as part of a larger political agenda aimed at preventing Fernández from running for public office again. The reaction from the public will likely be mixed, with supporters of the ruling party celebrating the decision and critics of Fernández’s administration expressing satisfaction. However, Fernández has maintained her innocence and claimed that this is a political trial, which could lead to dissent among her supporters. the public’s reaction is difficult to predict but will likely be closely tied to their views on Fernández and her tenure as president.
Guest 2: Alex Jones, Lawyer
Q: As a legal expert, can you explain the implications of the six-year sentence on Fernández’s future political career?
A: Yes, the six-year sentence and perpetual disqualification from holding public office will prevent Fernández from running for any federal public office in Argentina for the foreseeable future. This includes a possible presidential run in the upcoming legislative elections in 2022. However, Fernández has denied any wrongdoing and plans to appeal the decision to the Supreme Court. If she loses the appeal, she will still be able to participate in politics at the local level, such as governor or mayor. However, the burden of this conviction may limit her chances of success in those races. It is important to note that this is not her first corruption-related charge, and other cases against her are still pending. Therefore, this conviction could severely impact her political future regardless of the appeal’s outcome.
## Thematic section 2: Political motives behind the sentencing
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