The United States has officially barred former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner and former Planning Minister Julio Miguel De Vido from entering the country due to accusations of large-scale corruption.
Fernandez de Kirchner, who served as Argentina’s president from 2007 to 2015 and later as vice president, has been accused of orchestrating bribery schemes involving public works contracts, leading to millions of dollars in misappropriated government funds.
The US State Department announced that she and De Vido, along with their immediate families, have been designated as involved in significant corruption under US law, making them ineligible for entry.
The former president, currently leading Argentina’s Peronist opposition party, remains a key political figure despite her legal troubles. She accused President Javier Milei of influencing the US decision, claiming he played a role in the ban.
Milei, a close ally of US President Donald Trump, has frequently clashed with Fernandez de Kirchner on political matters.
Fernandez de Kirchner’s legal battles have intensified in recent years. In 2022, she was convicted of directing over $1 billion in public contracts to favored companies without competitive bidding. In 2024, a court upheld her conviction, sentencing her to six years in prison and barring her from holding public office.
She has appealed the ruling to Argentina’s highest court and remains free as the legal process continues.
Despite the mounting legal challenges, Fernandez de Kirchner retains significant political influence, fueling ongoing tensions in Argentina’s shifting political landscape.
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