Thousands of Argentina’s Vice President Cristina Kirchner’s supporters demonstrated in support of her on the streets on Saturday (August 27), days after prosecutors demanded a 12-year prison term and a ban on holding public authority for alleged corruption during her term.

Thousands of Argentineans gather in front of VP Cristina Kirchner’s residence to show support

Argentine Vice President Cristina Kirchner launched a long and politically charged defense Tuesday against corruption charges, for which prosecutors have asked that she face 12 years in jail and a lifetime ban from politics.

Argentina's Kirchner goes on offensive over graft trial

Argentina's public prosecutor has sought a 12-year prison term for Vice President Cristina Kirchner, and a lifetime ban on her from public offices in response to allegations of corruption during her two terms as president of the country.

Argentine public prosecutor demands 12-year prison term for VP Cristina Kirchner for corruption

Kirchner was charged with illicit association and fraudulent administration for allegedly favoring a construction magnate friend

Former Argentine president Kirchner charged with graft