Argentine court sentences a former couple to years in prison over botched assassination of ex-VP

An Argentine court sentenced a man to 10 years and his accomplice to 8 years for the attempted assassination of former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, highlighting ongoing political tensions.

• The Buenos Aires court found the man guilty of attempting to kill Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, the former Vice President and influential political figure, three years ago.
• The convicted assailant received a 10-year prison sentence, while his accomplice was sentenced to 8 years for their roles in the botched assassination attempt.
• The assassination attempt involved a firearm and has sparked discussions about political violence and security in Argentina, reflecting deep societal divisions.