Tuesday, December 27, 2016

Argentina's Former President Cristina Kirchner Has Been Indicted For Corruption



BBC: Argentina ex-leader Cristina Fernandez charged in corruption case

Former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has been charged over corruption allegations.

A federal judge approved charges of illicit association and fraudulent administration against Ms Fernandez.

Judge Julian Ercolini also ordered the freezing of $633m (£516m) of Ms Fernandez's assets. She has previously denied any wrongdoing.

It is alleged that her government steered public contracts to a businessman close to her family.

Ms Fernandez has said the case is politically motivated and accused current President Mauricio Macri of plotting against her.

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More News On Argentina's Former President Cristina Kirchner Being Indicted For Corruption

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner indicted in Argentina corruption case -- The Guardian/AP
Ex-Argentine leader Fernandez indicted, tied to nuns and guns scandal -- Reuters
Former Argentine leader Kirchner charged in corruption case -- AFP
Former Argentine President Kirchner indicted in corruption case -- DW
Charges brought against Argentina's former President Cristina Fernandez -- FOX News

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