The federal court, specifically the Federal Chamber of Social Security, recently ruled in favor of Cristina Kirchner, the former president of Argentina, instructing the social security agency, Anses, to reinstate her pension benefits, which were revoked following her conviction for corruption. Judges Sebastián Russo and Juan Fantini signed the ruling, which mandates the resumption of monthly payments while the main trial concerning the termination of privileged benefits proceeds. Kirchner had been receiving benefits tied to the death of her husband, former president Néstor Kirchner.

The decision stipulates that the pension payments will continue as the legal proceedings unfold, effectively re-establishing a significant monthly income for Kirchner, who is currently serving house arrest due to her involvement in the Vialidad case. While the pension amount has not been officially updated, preliminary figures suggest she will receive approximately 9,658,606.27 Argentine pesos each month, a substantial sum that raises questions about the implications of this ruling in light of her legal troubles.

This ruling could set a precedent regarding the rights of public officials under legal scrutiny to maintain their benefits, highlighting the complex intersection of politics and law in Argentina. The ongoing legal battles surrounding Kirchner have resulted in public outcry and debate over the fairness of such privileges, especially amidst a backdrop of economic challenges and public dissatisfaction with corruption among political leaders.