Cristina Kirchner to Lead PJ Ticket for 2027 Despite Conviction

Former Argentine President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner announced she will lead the Peronist (PJ) coalition in the 2027 elections, accelerating her political comeback despite a judicial conviction that confines her to house arrest. Her past electoral decisions have often backfired, raising uncertainty about PJ's prospects. This move signals a potential shift in Argentina's political landscape ahead of the next presidential race.