Argentina's Supreme Court of Justice confirmed the six-year prison sentence and permanent disqualification for Cristina Fernández de Kirchner for fraudulent administration. With this ruling, the possibility of the former president running for office was ruled out.
The highest court upheld previous judicial decisions, considered that there was sufficient evidence, and rejected the appeal filed by her defense. Thus, the conviction became final and her arrest was authorized.
Magaldi vs. Navarro: an unfiltered clash on social media
Journalist Nicolás Magaldi reacted harshly to the statements of Roberto Navarro, who stated on X that "there's no evidence against Cristina" and that the court's decision was "similar to a coup d'état."
Magaldi was blunt: "This isn't a coup d'état, it's a reality check. The head of a criminal organization can't be head of state." He maintained that there were "51 rigged contracts, documentary evidence, unfinished works, overpricing, and testimonies."
He also emphasized that the Court didn't rule for political reasons, but based on concrete facts. "The Court doesn't judge politics, it judges facts. And the facts condemn," he stated.
The grounds for the ruling and the political impact
The case, known as "Vialidad case," investigated the irregular awarding of 51 public works in Santa Cruz to companies owned by Lázaro Báez between 2003 and 2015. The judiciary determined that there was a corruption scheme set up from the Ministry of Planning.
