In a landmark ruling, an Argentinian court has sentenced Fernando Sabag Montiel to 10 years in prison for his failed attempt to assassinate former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner in September 2022. His accomplice, Brenda Uliarte, received an eight-year sentence. The dramatic incident, which unfolded outside Fernández’s Buenos Aires residence, saw Sabag Montiel point a loaded gun at her face and pull the trigger, but the weapon malfunctioned, leaving her unharmed. The case has deeply divided Argentina, with Fernández’s supporters staging protests while critics fueled conspiracy theories. Fernández, a polarizing figure in Argentinian politics, is known for her left-wing populism, which critics blame for the country’s economic struggles, including rampant inflation and fiscal deficits. Earlier this year, Fernández was convicted of corruption and sentenced to six years in prison, though she is serving her sentence under house arrest due to safety concerns. Despite her legal troubles, she remains politically active, voicing opposition to current President Javier Milei and maintaining a strong presence on social media. The trial revealed that Sabag Montiel and Uliarte had meticulously planned the attack, including surveilling Fernández’s routines. Sabag Montiel confessed, claiming his actions were motivated by Fernández’s alleged corruption, while Uliarte denied involvement.
Argentine court sentences man to 10 years in prison for trying to shoot former President Fernández
