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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on March 21, 2025, a ban on the entry of former Argentine president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK), her children Máximo and Florencia, and her former minister Julio Miguel De Vido. This decision, based on evidence of «significant corruption,» sends a clear message: leaders who abuse power and plunder their people have no place on U.S. soil. For the Hispanic community, this act reaffirms the values of law, order, and accountability that we so strongly defend.
A Legally Solid Decision.
The measure is grounded in Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropriations Act, which grants the Secretary of State the authority to deny entry to corrupt foreign officials and their families if there is credible evidence of their involvement in serious acts of corruption.
Complemented by Presidential Proclamation 7750 of 2004, under the Immigration and Nationality Act, this action allows the U.S. government to protect its interests and promote democratic stability by excluding those who undermine these principles.
In CFK’s case, the evidence is overwhelming. Convicted in 2022 for «fraudulent administration» in the «Causa Vialidad» case, the Argentine justice system proved that during her presidency (2007–2015), she diverted $1 billion in public works contracts to Lázaro Báez, a businessman close to her family. These contracts, either inflated or abandoned, cost the Argentine people hundreds of millions. The six-year prison sentence and lifetime disqualification from public office, upheld in 2024, provide sufficient grounds for the U.S. to classify her as significantly corrupt.
Her children, Máximo and Florencia, though not convicted in this case, remain under scrutiny for the «Los Sauces» and «Hotesur» cases, where they are accused of money laundering through family-owned companies.
U.S. law does not require formal convictions to act against family members who benefit from corruption, and the evidence of their illicit enrichment justifies their inclusion in the ban. Meanwhile, Julio De Vido, CFK’s former minister, has been serving a sentence since 2018 for the «Cuadernos» scandal, a bribery network that exposed the rot of his administration.
Its Constitutional Foundation.
This decision is not only legal but also rooted in the U.S. Constitution. Article II, Section 2 grants the president broad powers in foreign policy, including control over who enters the country, while Article I, Section 8 empowers Congress to legislate in this area. The Supreme Court reaffirmed this authority in cases such as Trump v. Hawaii (2018), making it clear that foreigners have no constitutional right to set foot on U.S. soil. This serves as a reminder that national sovereignty and the rule of law are non-negotiable pillars.
Corruption Argentina Cannot Forget.
In Argentina, the cases against CFK and her circle are a catalog of abuses. The «Causa Vialidad» case exposed how 51 contracts in Santa Cruz, her political stronghold, were manipulated to benefit Báez, who secured 80% of the bids. The «Cuadernos» case revealed cash payments documented by a driver, while «Los Sauces» and «Hotesur» show how the Kirchner family allegedly laundered fortunes. Although CFK claims to be a victim of «lawfare» — political persecution — Argentine courts have spoken with detailed sentences, and the U.S. has taken note.
A Clear Message in the Fight Against Corruption.
This ban is more than a sanction; it is a moral victory. We must defend our nation, which rewards hard work and punishes those who steal from its citizens.
The corruption of leaders like CFK not only destroys economies but also betrays the trust of the people they claim to represent. That her children also face consequences shows that no one is above the law, a principle that resonates with our faith in justice.
The timing of the announcement, in the midst of Argentina’s midterm election campaign, is no coincidence. As the country debates its future, the U.S. makes it clear that it will not tolerate those who have brought it to the brink of collapse. Kirchner supporters may cry «interventionism,» but for many Argentines — and for us — this validates what we already knew: corruption has a cost.
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