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Cristina Fernandez to court on public works contracts between 2007 and 2015

Tuesday, September 13th 2016 - 06:55 UTC
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Argentina's ex-president, Cristina Fernandez, has been subpoenaed to testify next 20 October as part of an investigation into the awarding of public works contracts during her 2007-2015 administration, according to court papers filed on Monday. She denies wrongdoing and corruption claims, and accuses Argentina's current leader, Mauricio Macri, of using the courts to persecute her. Read full article

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  • golfcronie

    In the name of God, what's going on, surely the very rich Catholic church don't need any more “ donations ” do they? Oh look someone is giving us millions of $US.

    Sep 13th, 2016 - 08:02 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Mendoza Canadian

    Me thinketh she doth protest too much...

    Sep 13th, 2016 - 11:31 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ElaineB

    This would make an excellent film in the future.

    Sep 13th, 2016 - 11:48 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • darragh

    @3 ElaineB

    Who would you get to play CFK? can I suggest Ronald McDonald!

    Sep 13th, 2016 - 01:50 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Zaphod102

    @4

    A cabbage patch doll?

    Sep 13th, 2016 - 01:53 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ChrisR

    Slowly, slowly, catchee monkey OR, in this case The Mad Bitch (no longer of Argentina).

    If she doesn't keep her mouth shut she may find her 'associates' will be resurrecting the 0.22rf Bersa pistola AKA 'The Nisman Special'. :o)

    Sep 13th, 2016 - 01:54 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ElaineB

    @4 and 5 Hahaha.

    Sep 13th, 2016 - 02:03 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Kanye

    I suppose she could just retire in Venezuela, Cuba, or Iran, and write her memoirs in safety.

    Sep 13th, 2016 - 02:26 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Don Alberto

    The 'monastery' is not a real monastery and the 'nuns' aren't nuns, only wannabees.

    Sep 13th, 2016 - 04:21 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • golfcronie

    Still under the auspices of the Catholic Church I presume. Maybe a gift from heaven.

    Sep 13th, 2016 - 04:43 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Pugol-H

    If the Nuns are “unfazed” by someone turning up in the middle of the night, with an assault rifle and lobbing bags of cash at them, got to be worth seeing what’s on the rest of the video, see what else goes on in the small wee hours.

    Sep 13th, 2016 - 05:05 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • ExPat 1987

    “She denies wrongdoing and corruption claims” there a surprise!!

    Real shame she is still not in power, she could have taken the Argturds all the way back to the stone age......

    Looking at the Falkalnd Islands flag flying on a foggy day here, it great!!

    Sep 13th, 2016 - 06:05 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Enrique Massot

    The article above correctly shows how the court cases against CFK distracts the former president from presenting a stronger opposition to the government.
    Smart, this Macri guy.

    Sep 13th, 2016 - 08:50 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Kanye

    CFK (Evita K) is not helping the image of the forces opposed to Macri.

    She is a politician who is under investigation for abusing her own position as President by profiting through corruption and is implicated in money-laundering crimes.

    Her actions certainly did not serve the people of Argentina, and it would not serve them now to let her off.

    Mr. Massot, what would be a more appropriate time to investigate and lay charges than now, in a timely manner. Events are still fresh and witnesses available.

    We all know how the K's dragged out and tried to cover up the bombing of Argentine citizens of the Jewish community.

    The Opposition should simply distance themselves from this awful woman, and carry on untainted by her involvement.

    Sep 13th, 2016 - 09:34 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Enrique Massot

    #14 Kanye
    “We all know how the K's dragged out and tried to cover up the bombing of Argentine citizens of the Jewish community.”
    No. We do not know that--but you may think so.
    You appear confused. The one who is on trial for cover up on the AMIA attack is Carlos Menem.
    You may not like the Kirchners--that's your right.
    Yet you don't have right to your own facts.
    Menem tried to mislead the investigation, and it was during the Kirchners' governments that steps were taken in an attempt to overcome several years of cover ups.
    You are truly blinded by hate--or doing as much as you can to muddy the waters.
    But as Peron said, “the only truth is the reality,” and the true nature of the Macri government will end up being unveiled in spite of all the attempts to distract.

    Sep 14th, 2016 - 04:37 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Kanye

    What is the true nature of the Macri government?

    Tell us the truth - has Marxism ever worked?

    Tell us about the coverup that got Prosecutor Nisman killed.

    Sep 14th, 2016 - 06:09 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • golfcronie

    18 months and they still do not know if he was executed or committed suicide, it has died a death,

    Sep 14th, 2016 - 07:53 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • imoyaro

    @15

    “...But as Peron said, “the only truth is the reality,”
    As we all know, your role model was a Fascist. I do you a disservice referring to you as ”Komrade Rique,“ perhaps ”Kamerad Rique“ might be more appropriate?
    Here's a reminder of old times you might want to post on your social media?

    http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b521/imoyaro/komradek_zps5ae842ce.jpg

    And of course you might want to listen to this tune to accompany the ”viewing.”

    http://i1290.photobucket.com/albums/b521/imoyaro/komradek_zps5ae842ce.jpg

    Sep 14th, 2016 - 08:00 am - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Jack Bauer

    “She denies wrongdoing and corruption claims, and accuses Argentina's current leader, Mauricio Macri, of using the courts to persecute her.”

    Now where have I heard that before ?

    @16 Kanye
    Reekie will tell us that Nisman's death and subsequent cover up was engineered by Macri......Santa Kretina could never have been responsible for such a cowardly act.

    Sep 14th, 2016 - 04:59 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
  • Skip

    Can't wait to the see the circus this turns into.

    Sep 14th, 2016 - 07:23 pm - Link - Report abuse 0

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