Cristina Kirchner supporters rally on anniversary of Nestor Kirchner's inauguration
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At a glance
- Supporters of former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner rallied outside her Buenos Aires home on Monday.
- The demonstration coincided with the 23rd anniversary of Nestor Kirchner's presidential inauguration.
- Mรกximo Kirchner used social media to recall his father's presidency and demand his mother's freedom.
Supporters of former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner gathered outside her Buenos Aires residence on Monday, marking the 23rd anniversary of Nestor Kirchner's presidential inauguration. The demonstration, organized by the La Cรกmpora group, saw activists place flags near Kirchner's apartment, where she is serving a six-year prison sentence for fraud.
Kirchner, who is under house arrest, appeared on her balcony to greet the crowd and sing the national anthem. The event featured music, speeches, and hot chocolate, creating a festive atmosphere for attendees including neighbors, activists, and families. La Cรกmpora announced plans for another rally on June 20, Flag Day, in Parque Lezama, continuing their campaign for Kirchner's release.
The 25th of May, 2003, Nรฉstor assumed the presidency and it was a lightning bolt. He burst in and banished despair. He sowed the soul of those who only needed someone to try to fight again. He embraced the pain of millions of people and made it his own. He transformed it into an unstoppable force that brought Argentina the good times that no one remembered and are so missed today.
Mรกximo Kirchner, a national deputy and head of La Cรกmpora, commemorated his father's 2003 inauguration on social media. He described it as a pivotal moment that dispelled despair and ushered in better times for Argentina. He also directly addressed former President Mauricio Macri, accusing him of orchestrating Kirchner's "persecution" and predicting a decisive electoral defeat for Macri in 2027. "Imprisoning her and extorting the current president will not serve you, Macri," he stated.
The "Camporismo" movement also expressed their demand for Kirchner's freedom through graffiti in Buenos Aires' suburbs. Slogans like "We want Cristina" appeared on walls, including along the General Paz highway. The group aims to continue their campaign for Kirchner's release, highlighting the ongoing political tensions surrounding the former president.
Having her imprisoned and extorting the current president will not serve you, Macri.
Originally published by La Naciรณn in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.