Washington bars ex-Argentina president from entering US, citing corruption
- The U.S. State Department sanctioned former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner, barring her from entering the U.S. Due to corruption allegations on March 21, 2025.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Kirchner orchestrated bribery schemes, resulting in millions stolen from Argentina's government.
- Kirchner has been previously convicted of corruption and faces additional legal challenges, with prosecutors now seeking a 12-year term for her leadership in a corruption network.
- The sanctions also affect Kirchner's family members and reflect a broader effort to hold corrupt officials accountable in Argentina.
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U.S. Sanctions Expose Cristina Kirchner’s Corruption Legacy
The U.S. State Department announced sanctions on March 21, 2025, barring former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner from entering the country. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accuses her of stealing millions through bribery schemes tied to public works contracts. This move also targets her children, Máximo and Florencia, and ex-minister Julio De Vido. Kirchner’s troubles deepened […]
Argentina: Ex-President Cristina Kirchner denounces Javier Milei's manoeuvring to be banned from entering the United States
Former Argentine President Cristina Kirchner is subject to US sanctions: Washington announced on Friday 21 March its ban on entry into US territory on charges of corruption. For the former head of state, this measure taken by the Trump administration would in fact be a favor of the US President to his counterpart and Argentine ally Javier Milei.
US bans CFK, De Vido from entry over 'involvement in significant corruption'
US State Department, under orders of Marco Rubio, issues statement confirming entry ban for former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, former federal planning minister Julio de Vido and their immediate family members.
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