La Derecha Diario LIVE: Imminent Supreme Court ruling on Cristina Kirchner's conviction
The former president faces a six-year prison sentence and a lifetime disqualification from holding public office
The corrupt former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner led a meeting at the headquarters of the Justicialist Party (PJ), in a context marked by anticipation regarding the imminent Supreme Court ruling in the case known as "Vialidad".
If the court upholds the previous sentence, as expected, the individual convicted of corruption will face a six-year prison sentence and lifetime disqualification from holding public office.
The judges of the highest court, Ricardo Lorenzetti, Horacio Rosatti, and Carlos Rosenkrantz, have already cast their votes, which were submitted to the Criminal Secretariat. The final decision is expected to be announced around 4:00 p.m.
Meanwhile, Cristina Kirchner remains at the PJ headquarters, where supporters have begun to gather nearby. In addition, several unions have threatened to call for indefinite strike actions if the ruling is confirmed.
16:50
Sergio Massa arrived at the PJ headquarters
The leader of the Frente Renovador and the worst economy minister in history, Sergio Massa, was one of the first to comment on the Supreme Court's ruling in the Vialidad case. He did so through his X account, on a day marked by anticipation regarding Cristina Kirchner's legal situation.
A few minutes ago, Massa went to the Justicialist Party headquarters, where the former president was leading a meeting. The gathering takes place ahead of the imminent decision by the highest court, which will uphold the sentence of six years in prison and disqualification from holding public office.
16:30
Kirchnerist activists block the roads
Minutes before the Supreme Court sentences former President Cristina Kirchner for corruption, violent roadblocks are already being reported on highways and expressways by activists and ultra-Kirchnerist unions.
Among the affected routes are Panamericana and Acceso Oeste, with unions and left-wing social organizations blocking all lanes.
16:30
Axel Kicillof was thrown out by Cristina Kirchner
Minutes after arriving nervous and trembling, Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof left the headquarters of the Justicialist Party, where the former president was present.
It is believed that Cristina Kirchner did not receive him well and threw him out due to their political infighting, just minutes before the Supreme Court confirms her conviction for corruption in the Vialidad case.
16:10
Stocks soar ahead of Cristina's sentencing
They rise more than 7% on the Wall Street stock exchange, while the Supreme Court of Justice is expected to uphold the six-year prison sentence against the corrupt former president.
Additionally, the Supreme Court's ruling also permanently disqualifies CFK from holding public office.
15:55
Axel Kicillof arrived at the PJ headquarters
In an atmosphere of growing tension ahead of the imminent Supreme Court ruling, Buenos Aires Governor Axel Kicillof was present at the Justicialist Party headquarters to hold a meeting with former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
Kicillof's entry into the building located at 100 Matheu Street was hindered by the gathering of leaders and members of La Cámpora, who were blocking access to the site.
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