Argentine Vice President Cristina Kirchner was attacked with a gun on Thursday night (1st). Subsequently, the suspect in the attempt was arrested.

The Vice President of Argentina suffered from the attack – Photo: @ukigoni / Reproduction / ND

At this time, she was returning home and stopped to greet the militants she supported. The man, who did not or could not shoot, approached Kirchner in the middle of the waiting crowd to greet her and ask her to sign his autobiography. According to preliminary information published on the portals of Argentina, the suspect in the attack is a Brazilian.

Since last week, hundreds of militants have gathered in front of the home of Kirchner, 69, accused of corruption during his 2007-15 rule, according to AFP, a perpetual political ban, according to AFP.

Security Minister Anibal Fernandez said the man was arrested on Thursday evening.

Now our scientific (police) headquarters must analyze the situation in order to assess the traces, as well as the capabilities and desire of this person,” the minister said.

The attack on the vice president was condemned by the opposition coalition Together for Change, which called for an investigation into the events, as well as the cabinet.

Watch the video of the attack:

Assassination attempt on Argentine Vice President Cristina Kirchner, gun failed to fire. The attacker, a 35-year-old Brazilian, was detained.pic.twitter.com/0UWlNL6DBI

— Uki Goni (@ukigoni) September 2, 2022

Depiction of attempted attack on Christina Kirchner. pic.twitter.com/P08PhWXLWy

— Sergio Villone (@sergioVillone) September 2, 2022

*According to the AFP agency.