Current president of Banco do Brics, she also stated that the goal is’ always the same: tarnish reputations and ward off these leaders from the legitimate dispute for popular vote ”
The former president (PT) expressed solidarity with former Argentine president, sentenced to six years in prison for corruption and who had the appeal against the sentence denied on Tuesday, 10, by the Argentine Supreme Court. Dilma stated that Cristina Kirchner’s conviction is “another example of political persecution and lawfare against progressive leaders in Latin America.” “This is an unacceptable attack on democracy,” he said. Dilma also stated that the goal of persecution is “always the same: stain reputations and ward off these leaders from the legitimate dispute over popular vote.” President of the New Development Bank (NDB), known as Banco do Brics, Dilma lives in China since 2023.
On Wednesday, the president (PT) also expressed support for Kirchner, stating that he called her and spoke of the “importance of staying firm in this difficult time.” On Tuesday, 10, the Supreme Court of Argentina maintained a condemnation for corruption against the peronist and determined that it be arrested. The arrest may occur at any time, as the funds have been exhausted.
The former president was considered guilty for hiring overpriced public works and bid frauds in the province of Santa Cruz, during the period in which he presided over the country. She claims to be innocent and a victim of a judicial persecution. Last week, the former 72-year-old president announced that she would run for a place as a deputy in the province of Buenos Aires, the most populous in the country, in the September 7 legislative elections.
*With information from Estadão Content
Posted by Fernando Dias
