All articles tagged with #political ban
Argentina's Supreme Court upheld the corruption conviction of former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, resulting in a six-year jail sentence and a lifetime political ban, significantly impacting the country's political landscape and the future of Peronism.
French prosecutors have requested a five-year political ban and prison time for far-right leader Marine Le Pen, accusing her and her National Rally party of misusing European Parliament funds. This move could jeopardize her 2027 presidential bid. Le Pen and her party deny the allegations, claiming the prosecution aims to exclude her from politics. The case has sparked support for Le Pen from political allies and unexpected figures, highlighting its potential impact on French politics.
Pakistan's government plans to ban the political party of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan, citing allegations of leaking state secrets and inciting riots. The move is expected to increase political instability and may be overturned by the Supreme Court. Khan, who claims the charges are politically motivated, remains in jail despite a recent court order for his release in a separate case.
Brazil's highest electoral court has barred former President Jair Bolsonaro from running for political office until 2030, finding him guilty of abusing his power and misusing public media during the 2022 election campaign. The court's decision effectively ends any hope of a political comeback for Bolsonaro in the forthcoming 2026 election. The case stemmed from a meeting where Bolsonaro spread false information about Brazil's electoral system, and YouTube took down the livestream of the event for violating its fake news policy. Bolsonaro plans to appeal the court's decision.