Buenos Aires Erupts in Protest: Kirchner Supporters Defy Court Ruling

Buenos Aires Erupts in Protest Following Kirchner Conviction Buenos Aires, Argentina – Thousands of Argentinians took to the streets of Buenos Aires on June 11th, 2025, to demonstrate their support for former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner following her conviction and six-year prison sentence. The protests, which also spread to other cities like Cordoba and Rosario, and even internationally, highlight the deep political divisions within Argentina. The video footage from Canal 26 shows a sea of people filling the streets, many carrying signs expressing their anger at the court's decision. One protestor stated, "No me puedo quedar en mi casa, porque Cristina hizo un montón de cosas por todos nosotros y tenemos que estar acá bancándola." (I can't stay home, because Cristina did a lot for all of us and we have to be here supporting her.) Another interviewee, visibly emotional, added, "La quisieron matar y ahora la ponen presa." (They wanted to kill her, and now they're putting her in jail.) These comments underscore the intensity of feeling surrounding the case. The protests represent a significant show of public support for Kirchner and raise questions about the political climate in Argentina. The large-scale demonstrations suggest the ruling may have far-reaching political consequences.