The echoes of yesterday’s massive mobilisation supporting former President Cristina Fernández – now under house arrest and banned from politics – still resonate across Buenos Aires today.
Meanwhile, her Justicialist Party (PJ) strategises for upcoming elections, urgently finalising candidate lists: first for Buenos Aires Province (PBA) legislative elections (lists due by 9th July, submission 19th July), and subsequently for 26th October national congressional elections. The party faces stiff competition against the La Libertad Avanza and PRO alliance in 7th September elections for seats in La Plata’s provincial legislature. Time is critical.
Political analyst Juan Rezzano notes that Congressman Máximo Kirchner – PJ Secretary-General in PBA – has reignited speculation about his candidacy, potentially heading the Third Electoral Section list originally intended for his disqualified mother. Rezzano adds that provincial leaders expect a commission representing all Peronist factions, per the agreement between Fernández and PBA Governor Axel Kicillof during their recent meeting.
Quilmes Mayor Mayra Mendoza (reportedly within Fernández’s inner circle) stated the Governor must convene this commission, urging inclusive generosity. Kirchner later confirmed lists remain open to all factions. The commission will reportedly include representatives from Kicillof’s Movimiento Derecho al Futuro, Fernández’s delegates, Governor Kicillof himself, and Sergio Massa (Renewal Front leader). Meetings are scheduled next week.
In an unprecedented judicial development per Política OnLine, four lawyers filed criminal charges against Supreme Court Justices Horacio Rosatti, Carlos Rosenkrantz, and Ricardo Lorenzetti. Acting for Fernández, the attorneys accuse the trio of prevarication and influence peddling, alleging systematic bias favouring the National Executive and corporate interests, thereby undermining judicial impartiality.
Meanwhile, digital outlet La Letra P reports President Javier Milei’s administration is distancing itself from Fernández’s conviction. Though uncertain of electoral repercussions, officials seek to dispel notions of involvement in her imprisonment while maintaining silence on the matter.
