Trial Begins for Accused in Kirchner Assassination Attempt

An Argentina court has initiated the oral trial against three individuals accused of attempting to assassinate former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner in September 2022, with a loaded pistol that failed to fire. The trial involves Fernando Sabag Montiel, Brenda Uliarte, and Nicolas Carrizo, facing charges up to 15 years for attempted premeditated homicide. Kirchner, a divisive figure, is critical of the investigation and suspects a wider conspiracy involving political opponents. The trial is expected to last up to a year, with over 200 witnesses, including Kirchner herself, testifying. The defendants, in custody, deny involvement while Kirchner alleges a cover-up of motives behind the attack.