Argentina ex-president Cristina Kirchner recovering from appendicitis surgery
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Former Argentine president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner is under house arrest after being convicted of corruption.
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- Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner had laparoscopic surgery for appendicitis with localized peritonitis on Saturday, according to the Otamendi Clinic.
- The former president is under house arrest due to a corruption conviction that she denies and is currently "progressing without postoperative complications."
- Supporters gathered near the clinic to offer "a little bit of love" and advocate for her freedom, with a separate bribery trial ongoing.
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BUENOS AIRES - Argentine former president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner, currently under house arrest after a corruption conviction, was recovering well on Dec 21 after undergoing surgery for appendicitis.
The Otamendi Clinic in Buenos Aires said Fernandez had laparoscopic surgery on Dec 20, confirming a diagnosis of appendicitis with localised peritonitis.
She was “progressing without postoperative complications,” according to the medical report.
Fernandez, a polarising leftist who served two presidential terms from 2007 to 2015, as well as stints as vice-president, senator and first lady, has been under house arrest since June.
She denies the charges.
A small group of supporters gathered near the clinic early on Dec 21.
“We continue to stand by her,” said Ms Edit Cavallero.
“We want her to be free, we want her to be at home, we want her to be with us in the streets... we came to offer a little bit of love,” she said.
In November, Fernandez went back on trial on charges of bribery in a separate case. A final ruling could take years because of expected appeals. REUTERS
