The Argentine government has officially appealed a ruling from the Federal Court of Social Security that ordered the reinstatement of a privileged pension for Cristina Kirchner, the former president, which had previously been revoked following her conviction for corruption. The judges involved in the case, Sebastián Russo and Juan Fantini, ruled that Kirchner, as the widow of former president Néstor Kirchner, was entitled to this pension. The government is now seeking to elevate the case to the Supreme Court of Argentina.

The amount of the pension in question was significant, reaching approximately $12.5 million by November 2024, and the issue is steeped in political controversy, with implications for how public funds are allocated, especially in light of Kirchner's legal issues. The appeal was filed by the National Administration of Social Security (Anses), which operates under the Ministry of Human Capital, reflecting the government's stance on managing the financial aspects of Kirchner's entitlements amid her ongoing legal troubles.

This development comes at a time when Kirchner's political future is uncertain following her corruption conviction, and the government's actions can be seen as both a legal maneuver and a political statement. By appealing the ruling, the government aims to not only deny Kirchner the financial benefits claimed but also to address public sentiment regarding her controversial past and ongoing influence in Argentine politics.