The U.S. State Department has officially barred former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner from entering the United States, citing her alleged involvement in extensive corruption during her time in office. This decision also applies to her planning minister, Julio Miguel De Vido, along with their respective families.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated in a press release on Friday that both Fernandez and De Vido had abused their public positions to orchestrate numerous bribery schemes tied to public works contracts. These illicit activities reportedly resulted in the embezzlement of millions of dollars from the Argentine government, depriving citizens of essential funds meant for public infrastructure and development.
Rubio emphasized the serious nature of their offenses, pointing out that multiple courts in Argentina had already convicted both Fernandez and De Vido on various corruption charges, highlighting a pattern of misconduct that spanned their political careers.
Cristina Fernandez, who served as President from 2007 to 2015 and has remained a significant figure in Argentine politics, has been embroiled in numerous corruption allegations. Her political legacy continues to be a subject of intense debate and scrutiny within Argentina and beyond, reflecting the broader issues of governance and accountability faced by many Latin American countries.
