2022 Year in Review

However, it is clear that for many
Argentines Kirchner epitomises
everything wrong with Peronism.
Kirchner is a proponent of Kirchnerism,
a left-wing Peronist iteration founded by
her late husband Nestor Kirchner,
Argentina's President from 2003-2007.
Kirchner was President from 2007-2015,
became Vice-President in 2019, and is
viewed by many as Argentina’s most
powerful politician.
Currently, Kirchner faces 12 years in
prison over corruption allegations that
during her Presidency, she syphoned
state funds by awarding public contracts
to family friends. Kirchner strenuously
denies all allegations, which she
considers politically motivated as she
intends to run for President again in
2023. Regardless, Kirchner and
Peronism remain highly divisive and
targets of constant scrutiny.
ARGENTINA AND
PERONISM'S FUTURE
Peronism is unequivocally responsible for
Argentina's current economic crisis, but as
shown by history, the movement is adaptive
and persistent. Until the Government can
tackle inflation and promote investor
confidence, debt will increase and the
economy will further deteriorate, thus
increasing the chances of Argentina
defaulting on its IMF loans.
Additionally, political stratification amidst
economic instability is imminent. Whilst the
assassination attempt on Kirchner could be
an outlier, a resurgence of political violence
is possible. Argentina’s future is uncertain,
yet despite economic mismanagement,
innumerable controversies, and
polarisation, it is clear that Peronism will
continue playing a pivotal political role for
decades to come.
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