Javier Milei ruled out a pardon for Cristina Kirchner: "I find it abhorrent."
President Javier Milei categorically denied the possibility of a pardon forCristina Kirchner , after the Supreme Court upheld her six-year prison sentence in the Vialidad case. "It seems absurd to me," he said in an interview to be broadcast this Thursday, when asked about a possible exemption by the Executive Branch.
During the conversation with Esteban Trebucq, Milei emphasized that he has no intention of intervening in legal cases and remained firm in his position. "I always preach the independence of the judiciary . Let it rule and do what it deems appropriate," he affirmed.
In that sense, he recalled that his political party came to power with a clear message. "Our motto is ' he who does it, pays for it .' I find it abhorrent to think otherwise," he said, and clarified that he wouldn't even consider commenting on the rulings: "It's a subject I don't understand."
Cristina Kirchner's conviction for fraudulent administration became final last week, following a Supreme Court ruling. The court then defined the conditions under which she will be able to serve her sentence under house arrest at her home in the Constitución neighborhood.
Despite the fact that sectors of Kirchnerism had suggested the possibility of a pardon, the government chose not to get involved in the issue. Milei himself ruled out any such gesture: "It's not my place to have that opinion, either, given the position I'm in," he insisted.
He also considered that granting a pardon would mean questioning the actions of the judiciary. "A decision like that would indicate that I disagree with the justice system. And that's not appropriate," he stated.
So far, neither the Casa Rosada nor other government officials have made public statements regarding the conviction. Milei, however, chose to distance herself and reaffirm the position she has held since taking office.
With this position, the president seeks to reinforce the idea of a government that respects the independence of branches and does not intervene in judicial decisions. At the same time, he maintains his campaign message focused on individual responsibility: "Whoever does wrong, pays."
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