Argentina judge defends Kirchner disqualification, cites precedent

Judge Lorenzetti publicly justified the disqualification of former President Cristina Kirchner, stating the penalty is codified and has precedent. The Supreme Court rejected her appeal on procedural grounds without ruling on the merits, leaving the disqualification in force. This consolidates a major legal setback for Kirchner and may reshape Argentina's political landscape ahead of elections.

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