After the confirmation of the conviction of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner by the Supreme Court of Justice, Amalia Granata was one of the first public figures to comment on the matter.
"The truth is that I didn't expect it, because I thought they were going to delay it so she could be a candidate and have immunity", Granata said, alluding to the speculation surrounding the possibility of a new candidacy for the former president.
Cristina Kirchner deberá presentarse en la Justicia en los próximos días
However, she acknowledged that, in her view, the judiciary took too long to reach this stage. "I think the judiciary took quite a while to deliver justice, because she had the opportunity during all this time to be a senator, and then vice president", emphasized the ex-wife of Ogro Fabbiani.
The political leader also referred to the context of the case, which investigates crimes related to fraud against the State during the 12 years of Kirchnerist administration. In that regard, she stressed that the main issue is not the conditions under which the sentence will be served, but rather the existence of a legal process that she considered legitimate and complete. "I think the issue of the ankle monitor or where she will be is anecdotal. What's important is that she had due process and that all guarantees were fulfilled", Granata stated.
Granata went further and linked the ruling to the pending debate in Congress on the Clean Record law, which prevents people convicted in the second instance from running for public office. "This case shows why it is urgent for Clean Record to be enacted at the national level. In Santa Fe we already have it", affirmed the renowned Argentine model.
Finally, she argued that the Supreme Court's decision marks a turning point in Argentine politics. "I think there is a change in mentality, in era, and culturally with this ruling as well. That has to end", concluded the former vedette regarding the case.
