Fernández de Kirchner asks UN to suspend ban keeping her off the ballot
Lawyers for former Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner have filed a complaint with the UN Human Rights Committee seeking to suspend the lifetime ban on holding public office imposed by Argentine courts. The filing argues the ban violates international human rights standards.
The defense team of former Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner announced in Buenos Aires that it has filed an individual complaint with the UN Human Rights Committee. The filing seeks to suspend the lifetime ban on holding public office imposed on her by Argentine courts.
Fernández de Kirchner was convicted in a corruption case that barred her from running in future elections. Her lawyers argue the ban is inconsistent with international standards on the right to a fair trial and political participation.
The outcome of the complaint could directly affect the former leader's political future. The case adds an international dimension to an ongoing tension between the judiciary and politics in Argentina.
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