A tribunal in Argentina has upheld a six-year sentence term and lifetime ban from holding public office sentence against former President Cristina Fernández, a dominant political leader in recent years in the South American country.

Kirchner, who served as president for two terms between 2007 and 2015 and then as vice president from 2019 to 2023, was found guilty of defrauding the state and given a six-year prison sentence in December 2022. The case can still be appealed to the Supreme Court.

A court in Argentina on Wednesday upheld a six-year prison sentence and lifelong ban from public office against former president Cristina Kirchner, according to a press report. She was initially convicted in 2022 for the embezzlement of public funds and subsequently filed an appeal but the federal criminal court upheld the original verdict,

Argentina’s inflation has slowed to 2.7% in October, the lowest level in three years in a win for the libertarian government of President Javier Milei

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) -Argentine inflation has dipped to 193%, landing below the 200% threshold for the first time in close to a year, data from statistics agency INDEC showed on Tuesday, as President Javier Milei's dramatic austerity agenda bears fruit.

Ireland coach Andy Farrell made just one change for Friday's test against Argentina at the Aviva Stadium, handing his tried and tested players a chance to make amends for a rare ragged performance against New Zealand last week.

Argentina make three changes from their 50-18 win over Italy last weekend for Friday's meeting with Ireland in Dublin.

F LANKER PABLO MATERA returns to the Argentina team for Friday’s clash with Ireland at Aviva Stadium, with head coach Felipe Contepomi making three changes to the starting XV th