The delegation includes National Deputy Jorge Taiana, former Foreign Minister and former Defense Minister, legislator Vanesa Siley, Mercosur Parliamentarian Franco Metaza, and economist Delfina Rossi.

They intend to present information on Fernandez’s current house arrest and lifetime ban from holding public office.

This ruling was issued in the so-called “Vialidad” (Roadworks) case, the first trial brought against the former president. She currently faces two other legal proceedings: the “Cuadernos” (Notebooks) case and the “Hotesur-Los Sauces” case.

A fourth potential charge, treason, is among the accusations fabricated against her.

The Committee will be in the United States until November 13 to address, in Washington and New York, the legal situation of former President Cristina Kirchner, who is currently under house arrest and subject to a permanent ban from holding public office due to the “Vialidad” case.

One of arguments the “Free Cristina” Committee intends to present is that the country is heading toward a presidential election with the primary opposition leader barred from competing. They will frame this as political discipline that undermines popular sovereignty and violates international human rights standards.

Before their departure, the Committee noted that the visit to the United States takes place within a specific political context, following the US midterm elections and the defeat of President Donald Trump’s agenda.

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