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La Cámpora rally in Argentina urges Cristina Kirchner's release, Máximo Kirchner attacks Kicillof
On the anniversary of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's house arrest, La Cámpora organized a large "banderazo" in Parque Lezama, Buenos Aires, drawing thousands of supporters. Deputy Máximo Kirchner was the sole speaker; he demanded Kirchner’s freedom, called for her to run as a presidential candidate, and denounced internal Peronist rivals, especially Governor Axel Kicillof, for not visiting her in San José. Kirchner said, "Those who talk about unity are not even able to go see her," and warned against "candidates by default." The event featured prominent allies such as Guillermo Moreno, Amado Boudou, Mayra Mendoza, and several provincial leaders. Attendees also raised the possibility of a future indult or Supreme Court review of Kirchner’s case and debated the Peronist leadership needed to face President Javier Milei in the 2027 elections. The rally underscored deep fissures within Argentina’s ruling coalition as it approaches a critical electoral cycle.