In a significant ruling, the Federal Court of Social Security in Argentina accepted a request from former President Cristina Kirchner, who is currently imprisoned following a corruption conviction. The court's decision involves the provisional reinstatement of a privileged pension, specifically the pension of the late former President Néstor Kirchner, which was revoked in November 2024 after her legal troubles became public. This decision effectively suspends the original ruling that denied her access to this financial benefit.

The court has mandated that the National Social Security Administration (Anses) resume payments of the substantial monthly pension to Kirchner while she awaits the outcomes of her ongoing legal battles regarding her pension benefits. This reinstatement is only temporary, pending a further review concerning the restoration of these privileges that had been previously stripped from her. Kirchner's legal team has argued for the necessity of the pension amid her current incarceration and the financial strains it may impose.

This ruling indicates the significant psychological and financial challenges Kirchner faces as she navigates her complex legal situation. It also raises questions about the treatment of political figures facing corruption allegations and their access to state benefits. The reinstatement of such privileges could be viewed as controversial among the public, particularly given the gravity of Kirchner's charges and conviction, and it may influence public perception regarding justice and accountability in cases involving high-profile politicians in Argentina.