Peronist and kirchnerist groups organized marches and conferences in Buenos Aires Province to protest the conviction of former President Cristina Kirchner.
The mobilizations signal a continued effort by Kirchner's political allies to challenge the judicial system and maintain her influence within the movement. Supporters argue that the legal proceedings are politically motivated rather than based on criminal evidence.
The events took place on June 18, 2025, marking one year since the Supreme Court upheld a six-year prison sentence [1], [3]. Protesters gathered at San José 1111 and other locations across the province to demand the release of the former president [2], [5].
Governor Axel Kicillof joined the efforts to defend the former president. Kicillof said, "Es inocente" [4]. He said the legal situation was a long persecution that led to an arbitrary sentence [4].
Other key figures, including Máximo Kirchner, participated in the activities. The agenda included a conference at the Senate, and various public demonstrations intended to denounce the ruling [5].
While some reports indicated the court rejected an extraordinary resource on June 10, 2025, the primary mobilization occurred on June 18 to mark the anniversary of the conviction [2], [6]. The six-year sentence remains the central point of contention for the protesters [6].
“"Es inocente"”
The mobilization reflects the deep political polarization in Argentina, where judicial rulings against high-ranking officials are often framed as 'lawfare' or political persecution. By organizing these events exactly one year after the Supreme Court's decision, the Kirchnerist wing of the Peronist party is attempting to consolidate its base and maintain pressure on the judiciary to overturn the six-year sentence.
