# Ximena de Tezanos Pinto, Cristina Kirchner's outspoken neighbor, dies at 59 The activist gained national prominence for displaying critical political banners from her Recoleta apartment. - **Source:** [Clarín – Política](https://www.clarin.com/politica) - **Published:** 2026-11-10 - **Topic:** [politics](https://brifing.si/c/politics) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/726f9c89-4ea8-4e43-98ee-172a63cd2cda ## Public figure passes away Ximena de Tezanos Pinto, widely known as the neighbor living above former president Cristina Kirchner, died this Tuesday at age 59. She had been battling a serious, chronic illness for several months. Her passing was confirmed by family members and political associates who highlighted her role as a vocal public activist. ## Rise to public prominence Tezanos Pinto gained national attention in 2021 when she began hanging critical banners from her apartment window on Juncal and Uruguay streets. Her protest actions targeted the Frente de Todos government. These displays became a symbol of neighborhood dissent, located directly above the residence where Cristina Kirchner lived at the time. ## Evolution of protest banners Her activism began with a black ribbon honoring pandemic victims and expanded as the death toll reached 100,000. In 2022, she displayed a banner reading #estamos hartos. Following the 2025 Supreme Court confirmation of the former president's prison sentence, she hung a prominent sign labeled Condenada, marking a peak in her public opposition. ## Struggle with severe illness In 2025, she publicly disclosed her diagnosis of stage IV cancer with bone and lung metastasis. She initially claimed to have recovered, describing her journey with defiance. However, by September of this year, she confirmed the illness had returned, adapting to what she called the new normal of living with a chronic condition. ## Political identity and values Defining herself as a sovereign citizen, she opposed the list sábana electoral system. She identified as a liberal, citing influences like Friedrich Hayek and Giovanni Sartori. Her final social media post on October 17, the Day of Peronist Loyalty, reflected on her vision for a genuine democracy where the government serves the people. ## Tributes from political allies Lawyer José Magioncalda remembered her as a brave fighter and a generous defender of the Republic. Former legislator Yamil Santoro described her as a generous, restless, and fun person. Her sister, Macarena, honored her strength and the lasting lessons she left behind, noting her resilience throughout her difficult health battles. ## Failed political aspirations Beyond her balcony protests, Tezanos Pinto attempted to enter the Buenos Aires City Legislature. She sought to join the body through a liberal party list, aiming to transition from a neighborhood activist to a formal political representative. Despite this effort, her public legacy remains tied to her role as a vocal critic. ## Legacy of neighborhood dissent Her actions represent a specific era of urban political polarization in Argentina. By utilizing her private balcony as a public stage, she challenged the political establishment directly from the heart of Recoleta. Her death marks the end of a highly visible, unconventional form of protest that defined her final years of life. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.clarin.com/politica/murio-ximena-tezanos-pinto-famosa-vecina-arriba-cristina-kirchner_0_U8roY9X5wf.html — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._