The Six-year prison sentence against former Argentine President Cristina Fernández It came into effect this Tuesday when the court granted her house arrest and rescinded her scheduled court appearance this Wednesday. "It should be established that as of today, Cristina Elisabet Fernández de Kirchner is being detained under house arrest, serving the final sentence of six years in prison, perpetual special disqualification from holding public office, legal accessories, and the costs of the proceedings imposed on her therein."