Government Declares Kirchnerist 'Cristina Libre' Rally Illegal

A political gathering organized by Kirchnerism, under the banner "Cristina Libre," has sparked a significant controversy in Argentina, drawing sharp criticism from the national government. The event, scheduled to take place at the Colegio Nacional Rafael Hernández in La Plata, a high school affiliated with the National University of La Plata, has been deemed illegal by government officials. The Instituto Patria, a think tank founded by former President Cristina Kirchner, is behind the controversial convocation.

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outside the law

Alejandro Álvarez, the Undersecretary of University Policies, publicly denounced the rally on his X account, labeling it "outside the law." He specifically pointed out the inappropriude of holding a political event in a secondary school attended by minors. Álvarez sent a formal letter to Fernando Tauber, the rector of the National University of La Plata, urging him to take measures to prevent the gathering. He argued that the "Cristina Libre" slogan, in light of Kirchner's conviction for fraudulent administration against the public administration, could constitute an "apology for crime," a violation explicitly punishable under Argentine law. The government views the choice of venue and the rally's theme as particularly egregious, especially given the ongoing legal proceedings and convictions related to the former president.

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it would be contrary to the criminal conviction