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Kirchner, president of Argentina from 2007 to 2015, is a formidable political figure with a significant base. Her backers, including many from her left-wing faction of Peronism, see the court's moves as politically motivated. She remains an important pole of attraction for opponents of the current right-wing incumbent President, Javier Milei.
Opposition Leader Pleads Innocence
Kirchner's conviction in 2022 was for defrauding the state by giving public works contracts to a business associate. She denies the charge and claims political opponents are using the judiciary to silence her.
From her home, where she is currently under house arrest, Kirchner spoke to her followers via a video message projection in the streets. "We'll be back, and we will be back stronger, smarter and with more determination, more passion, and more intense and deepened resolve," she said, signaling her continued involvement in national politics.
Among Divided Politics, Support Stays Firm
Kirchner is still a factor, and polls consistently show that her political movement, the more leftist iteration of Argentina's Peronist ideology, is backed by about 30% of the population. Her persistence in office is a sign of profound political polarization in the country as resistance to President Milei's agenda grows.
