Archive · 21 Dec 2025
Argentina's Kirchner recovers from surgery
Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, who used to be the President of Argentina, had surgery for a bad stomach problem called appendicitis.
She is getting better now.
She is also in some legal trouble and has to stay at home as a part of her punishment.
Some of her supporters came to the hospital to wish her well.
She has another court case about taking bribes, but that will take a long time to finish.
Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, former President of Argentina, underwent laparoscopic surgery for appendicitis with localized peritonitis.
She is recovering well without postoperative complications at the Otamendi Clinic in Buenos Aires.
Fernandez is currently under house arrest following a corruption conviction and denies the charges.
A small group of supporters gathered near the clinic to show their support and wish her well.
Fernandez is facing additional bribery charges in a separate case, with a final ruling expected to take years due to appeals.
- Who
- Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, former President of Argentina
- What
- Underwent surgery for appendicitis and is recovering
- When
- Surgery was performed on Saturday, recovering as of Sunday
- Where
- Otamendi Clinic in Buenos Aires, Argentina
- Why
- Diagnosed with appendicitis with localized peritonitis
- Name
- Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner
- Role
- Former President of Argentina
- Condition
- Appendicitis with localized peritonitis
- Surgery Type
- Laparoscopic surgery
- Surgery Date
- Saturday
- Recovery Status
- Progressing without complications
- Current Legal Status
- Under house arrest