Juan Martín Mena, the Minister of Justice of the Buenos Aires province, has publicly stated that if a Peronist government comes to power, Cristina Kirchner should be pardoned on the very first day of its administration. Mena is a loyal ally of Kirchner within the judicial system and is part of Governor Axel Kicillof's cabinet, which started its second term in 2023. His comments reflect the ongoing political loyalty from within the Peronist party toward Kirchner, who has faced legal challenges in recent years.

During a recent event, Mena expressed his support for Kirchner while she was attending court proceedings concerning the 'notebooks of corruption' trial. He emphasized that while Kirchner does not request a pardon, he believes it would be the duty of a Peronist government to lift the conviction she currently faces. This sentiment highlights the complex relationship between legal repercussions and political alliances in Argentina, especially regarding figures as influential as Kirchner.

The implications of Mena's statements point toward an ongoing struggle within the Argentine political landscape, where former President Kirchner remains a polarizing figure. Pardoning her could reignite divisions among the electorate and within political circles, as many still view the allegations against her as serious. The statement also signals the Peronist party's commitment to its former leaders and raises questions about judicial independence in contexts heavily influenced by political ideologies.