Peronist groups and supporters of Cristina Kirchner organized a mass flag-display protest in Buenos Aires to mark one year since her detention [1].
The gathering, known as a "banderazo," highlights the enduring political divide in Argentina and the continued influence of Kirchner's base despite her legal restrictions.
Supporters, including members of the La Cámpora group, gathered in front of Kirchner's apartment at San José 1111 [2]. The protest coincided with the anniversary of the date the Supreme Court confirmed her sentence on June 10, 2025 [3].
Kirchner is currently serving a six-year prison sentence [3]. The demonstration sought to demand her immediate release, and protest the conditions of her house arrest [4].
Government authorities deployed security forces to the area to discourage the gathering [1]. Despite these efforts, reports indicate Kirchner appeared on her balcony to greet the crowds gathered below [2].
The event follows a year of heightened tension within the Peronist movement. The anniversary of the detention has intensified internal disputes regarding the future of the party, and how to navigate the legal challenges facing its leadership [5].
The protest serves as a visible reminder of the "grieta," or political rift, that continues to define the Argentine landscape. While the judiciary maintains the legality of the sentence, her supporters said the detention is a political maneuver [4].
“Supporters, including members of the La Cámpora group, gathered in front of Kirchner's apartment”
The anniversary protest demonstrates that Cristina Kirchner remains a central mobilizing figure for the Peronist left. By transforming a legal sentence into a site of political resistance, her supporters are attempting to maintain her relevance and legitimacy within the party's power structure, ensuring that her legal status does not result in political obsolescence.
