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Kirchnerite businessman arrested; faces charges of money laundering and fiscal fraud

Wednesday, April 6th 2016 - 08:03 UTC
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An Argentine powerful public works contractor from the province of Santa Cruz and close associate of the Kirchner family, Lazaro Baez was arrested on Tuesday afternoon when he arrived in his private Lear Jet to a Buenos Aires airport. Considered one of the wealthiest men in the southern province, political turf of the Kirchner family, and with an 'unrivaled' talent for business, Baez is a main suspect of an investigation into alleged money laundering. Read full article

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  • Think

    TWIMC...:
    http://en.mercopress.com/2016/04/05/macri-admits-he-was-member-of-family-offshore-society-but-it-was-reported-to-the-argentina-tax-office#comment436462

    And...:
    http://en.mercopress.com/2016/04/05/macri-admits-he-was-member-of-family-offshore-society-but-it-was-reported-to-the-argentina-tax-office#comment436462

    Think is happy!

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 08:27 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • James Marshall

    Well they do say ignorance is bliss.....

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 08:43 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Lucifer

    1. Most everyone else is happy that the dominos are beginning to fall for the Kirchners. ONE BY ONE right up to the hag and her revolting spawn.

    Do you have insomnia or is it breakfast time in Scotland?

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 09:13 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Think

    The “Wee” hours,..., as the Brits call 'em...

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 09:18 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Lucifer

    8am they call breakfast.

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 09:25 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Think

    05 am in Watchington...
    You are up early too...

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 09:27 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Lucifer

    You're getting sloppy.

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 10:14 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • falklandlad

    Great catch! May the hidden truth now out with...

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 10:54 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • James Marshall

    Na.. he just suffers from insomnia...a couple of days ago he posted at 4.29am

    http://en.mercopress.com/2016/03/31/the-argentines-are-childish-stalkers-who-menace-us-falkland-islanders#comment435875

    Then 08.26am

    http://en.mercopress.com/2016/03/31/the-argentines-are-childish-stalkers-who-menace-us-falkland-islanders#comment435875

    Then finished off the day near midnight.....you guys keep him awake with nightmares..(UTC times of course)

    Or maybe, he really wants to be a European....

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 11:07 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Lucifer

    Dementia causes insomnia
    and
    a Guilty heart

    I hope he's still dreaming about Falcons like Enrique.

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 11:12 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Mick23

    He will squeal like the little pig he is..... Hopefully someone doesn't help him suicide before the grande dame has to make her statements.... GOING DOWN !!! .... The whole filthy rotten morally inept gang.... Perhaps the is hope for the dark country after all ???

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 11:42 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Mendoza Canadian

    So great to see Baez in handcuffs...who's next???

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 11:51 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Troy Tempest

    As has been noted many times before, Think seems to be posting from Europe, not Argentina.

    Same for Lucifwr and Chronic

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 12:29 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Lucifer

    Show me posts where you think it proves I'm in Europe

    GD, Canadians are dumb.

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 12:32 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Think

    (14) Fred Bates..., Watchington D.C.
    As usually..., I disagree with you...
    Kanuks are mostly NOT dumb...
    This particular Kanuk is...

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 12:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Lucifer

    Ive never met a smart Canadian.

    And that's not me.

    Sorry Scottish people pretending to be Argys ( g only knows why) are dumb too.

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 12:42 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Think

    (16) Freddie...

    I told you looong ago...
    Stop snorting more than 3 lines a day...
    I makey you delusional.. like you flying Argie coke head friend,...

    About Kanuks... Have met many smart ones down here.... Some too smart...

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 01:02 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Lucifer

    “Down” in Scotland?

    Canadians might be smart compared to Argys that I will agree on!

    Clearly dementia has set in.

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 01:28 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • chronic

    Lol.

    I've never heard of anyone pretending to be a canuckistan.

    Most seem pretty embarrassed about it.

    Dumber than a box of rocks - but with substantially less character.

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 02:10 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Lucifer

    Well French Canadiens have “character” if by that you mean dirty and smelly.

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 03:34 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Troy Tempest

    Again, the Troll Pantomime...

    :-D

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 04:17 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Lucifer

    you sure about that?

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 04:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Mendoza Canadian

    Lucy at 16....what do your idiotic references to Canadian have to do with this article???

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 06:41 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Think

    Betting on corruption...
    Place your bets, ladies and gentlemen...
    http://www.paddypower.com/bet/current-affairs/world-affairs?ev_oc_grp_ids=2461799

    Apr 06th, 2016 - 11:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Marti Llazo

    Six more arrested and charged. All Peronistas, most of them Kirchneristas as well.

    http://www.maritime-executive.com/article/six-officials-arrested-in-argentine-shipyard-scam

    Apr 07th, 2016 - 01:45 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • imoyaro

    The Buenos Aires Herald had a fascinating statement about Baez...
    “He began his lucrative relationship with the Kirchner’s as the former driver to Kirchner ahead of the latter’s rise to the presidency in 2003, and the pair remained close until Kirchner’s death in 2010. They reportedly had dinner together the night Kirchner died.”
    Coinkydinks? ;)

    Apr 07th, 2016 - 02:01 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Marti Llazo

    Before Baez became Kirchner's driver I seem to recall he was a lowly bank clerk. So yes, all very argie-fishy.

    Apr 07th, 2016 - 03:18 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Think

    Anglo turnip at (25) says...:
    “Six more arrested and charged. All Peronistas, most of them Kirchneristas as well.”

    I say...:
    ....... Truth being that the ring leader mentioned in his own link is Mr. Emiliano Giri..., a powerful political operator from Mauricio Macri's PRO party...
    Below, a link to my info... as I, unlike others, usually provide...:
    http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1877835-quien-es-emiliano-giri-el-funcionario-de-cambiemos-detenido

    Apr 07th, 2016 - 08:32 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Marti Llazo

    The original article described them all as members of the PJ - so the fault is with the report.

    Apr 07th, 2016 - 11:50 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Think

    Anglo turnip at (29)
    Any link to that “Original Article” of yours...?

    Apr 07th, 2016 - 12:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Lucifer

    Good to see they are also going after the families.
    Bankrupt them
    Jail them
    Declare all their assets state assets to pay off debt or fund the prosecutors office

    win win

    Apr 07th, 2016 - 12:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • chronic

    Why would one assume that there is any difference in the level of material participation in thievery between brasil and rg?

    Apr 07th, 2016 - 02:26 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Zaphod102

    Hey Thinky,

    I responded to some of your claims and asked you some questions in another thread about 24 hours ago but you have yet to respond. Since it is relevant to this thread too, I have copied some of my text below for your convenience.

    --------
    “They contain thousands and thousands of names from rich people...Not one single Yankee name on them.................... What does it mean..?”

    1. Given your poor track record with reporting “facts” here, I am unconvinced by this claim. What on earth is a “Yankee name”? The US probably has more surnames than any other country given its history of immigration. Have you really gone through the “thousands and thousands of names” and found “Not one single Yankee name”? I suspect not. It just needs a person to find “one single” “Yankee name” on the list and your claim is disproved. Let's try. A. Aaron. There are people in the US called Aaron! You are disproved with the first name!!!! :-D
    2. Even if your claim happens to be true, there could be a very good reason why US residents have less need to use off-shore accounts for tax avoidance... If you have a legal, safe option like that why would you need to go offshore? The UK has a version of the same thing with ISAs etc. Does Argentina?
    ---------

    I now read that there 214,000 entities and they are not currently searchable: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-35954224 so it looks like my suspicion of your claim of “Not one single Yankee name on them” was well-founded.

    So

    1. I Think you cannot possibly claim there is “Not one single Yankee name on them”.
    2. I Think you invented this claim.
    3. I Think that you do this all the time.
    4. I Think I am correct.
    5. I Think your response will be to call me a Turnip.
    6. I Think that if you call me a Turnip it will be because you have been rumbled as a fraud again.
    7. I Think you eat neeps regularly (nothing wrong with that).
    8. I Think I'll stop now before it gets too silly.
    9. I Think you smell of elderberries.
    10. Oops!

    Apr 08th, 2016 - 05:47 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Think

    TWIMC
    Geeee.... after the strange post above, I'm in need of something strong....
    This Anglos are getting weirder and weirder...

    He did mention elderberries... Didn't he???

    I Think I will open a bottle of that Austral Elderflower Cordial my neighbour to the north, widow McCxxxxxxxx, gave me last year....

    I better pour meself a large La Alazana Chubutean single malt too...

    Chuckle chuckle...

    Apr 08th, 2016 - 07:27 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ElaineB

    Never thought we would see the day. Good to see.

    Apr 08th, 2016 - 09:16 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Think

    Neither I thought we ever would see the day... Good to see what the Scots Think about our Chubutean Uisge...:

    “In the nose, spirity and sour top notes preside over a fatty, unctuous base: Butterscotch and a still-sizzling wok-full of chicken in chilli and black bean sauce. Getting into the mouth reveals a thin, watery texture and toffee sweetness alongside dried orange peel and highlights of white pepper and lime juice. The finish gives the powdery sweetness of candy and a very sharp, very tart papaya and lemon salad. Very interesting and different with an intriguing disparity.”
    http://www.worldwhiskiesawards.com/la-alazana-80-ex-bourbon-cask-20-ex-sherry-cask.25913.html

    Chuckle chuckle...

    Apr 11th, 2016 - 12:13 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Troy Tempest

    @36 Think -Troll

    Self-referential DIVERSION and masturbation, on your part. ( or parts)

    Good to see the Kirchnerist “faithful” arrested and charged for their crimes.

    Can't wait to see how they turn on each other!!

    They've already implicated CFK !!

    Oh, frabjous day!!

    Apr 11th, 2016 - 03:43 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Zaphod102

    @34 “ after the strange post above”

    Pot. Kettle. Black.

    And you still haven't answered any of my questions. So your lack of a defence strengthens by claim that your “Not one single Yankee name” was a false statement, untruth, lie. Bad boy!

    “I Think I will open a bottle of that Austral Elderflower Cordial ... I better pour meself a large La Alazana Chubutean single malt too... ”

    Sounds like a disgusting combination! Not only are you telling porkies but you are wasting malt whisky! The only thing that should ever be added to a single malt is an optional splash of water.

    Apr 11th, 2016 - 05:44 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Think

    (33) & (38)
    Geeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee....
    You are a persistent Anglo, arent you, lad?
    I better answer your concerns before your blood pressure explodes...

    Firstly........., NO..., I do not smell of elderberries...

    Secondly...., The cordial and the malt were NOT poured on the same glass...., you goddam turnip!
    Some use water..., some table crackers.
    Others use beer..., others bitter chocolate.
    Elderflower cordial works fine for me... Its sweet acidic subtleness cleans and prepares my palate very effectively before enjoying me dram...

    ......Like gari on sushi, you know?

    Apr 11th, 2016 - 06:57 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Troy Tempest

    @39

    And Think DIVERTS to a story about himself!!

    Don't fall for it - the story is about the rats admitting wrongdoing and pointing the finger at others.

    CFK will hang.

    Apr 11th, 2016 - 07:02 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Zaphod102

    @39: “I better answer your concerns before your blood pressure explodes...”

    Unlikely. It was 117/78 the other day. It is usually 120/80 or thereabouts.

    So, let us see how you did with my questions.

    1. I Think you cannot possibly claim there is “Not one single Yankee name on them”. UNANSWERED
    2. I Think you invented this claim. UNANSWERED
    3. I Think that you do this all the time. UNANSWERED
    4. I Think I am correct. UNANSWERED
    5. I Think your response will be to call me a Turnip. YES. I was correct. An Anglo Turnip no less. I'll take that as the compliment it was clearly intended to be.
    6. I Think that if you call me a Turnip it will be because you have been rumbled as a fraud again. YES. Given the answers 1-5, it looks like this was correct too.
    9. I Think you smell of elderberries. NO. Well, it IS the wrong time of year for them.

    “The cordial and the malt were NOT poured on the same glass...., you goddam turnip!”

    Hey, watch your blood pressure. ;-)

    Apr 11th, 2016 - 10:05 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Think

    (41) Zaphod102

    You say...:
    “ I Think you smell of elderberries. NO. Well, it IS the wrong time of year for them.”

    I say...:
    On the contrary laddie... It is the just the RIGHT time of year for them...
    This is Patagonia, in the Southern Hemisphere, remember?
    Your spring... Our fall... etc, etc, etc...

    Apr 11th, 2016 - 10:21 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Marti Llazo

    Stink, methinks the entire message directed to you is as follows:

    “I don't want to talk to you no more, you empty-headed animal--food-trough- wiper. I fart in your general direction. Your mother was a Chubutense hamster and your father smelt of elderberries.”

    Apr 11th, 2016 - 10:34 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Think

    Silly me...

    I always thought that Zaphod102 was a Betelguesian related to the Anglo turnips by some sort of freak cosmo accident...

    Turns out he's a cunning medieval French Knigh !!!

    Apr 12th, 2016 - 10:12 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Zaphod102

    @42 (how appropriate?) “It is the just the RIGHT time of year for them...
    blah blah.”

    Oh, yes, I knew that. I chose to ignore it see if it would get you going. It did! :-D Are elders a common feature of Patagonia?

    @43 ;-)

    Think's track record of inventing “facts” means that I cannot take him seriously.

    I have zero expectation of him ever admitting his lies, but it is fun to occasionally challenge him and watch his contortions of deflection. It is curious that he goes on about turnips ad nauseum, but simply mentioning elderberries gets him bent out of shape. Very odd.

    Apr 12th, 2016 - 05:33 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Think

    Woooooooow....
    Cunning Baldrick “got me going”... says he...

    Chuckle chuckle...

    Apr 12th, 2016 - 05:42 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Zaphod102

    ...and still Think evades the questions about his invented “facts”.

    All deflection and no substance.

    Apr 13th, 2016 - 02:49 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Troy Tempest

    Think has too many disruptive troll persona's running at one time - impossible to argue or keep his “facts” straight.

    Apr 13th, 2016 - 03:19 pm - Link - Report abuse 0

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