Tag: Cristina Fernandez

Saturday, September 24th 2022 - 10:43 UTC
CFK links her corruption trial to the murder attempt against her

Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) Friday told the court judging her for alleged corruption in the awarding of public bids to build roads while she was President (2008-15), that the case under treatment was linked to her assassination attempt earlier this month.
Tuesday, September 20th 2022 - 10:01 UTC
CFK's defense argues prosecutors committed malpractice

Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK)'s legal team Monday argued that “the prosecution committed malpractice” in the corruption case against the former head of state (2008-2015).
Saturday, September 17th 2022 - 09:57 UTC
Argentina: Security around President Fernández tightened

Following the Sept. 1 assassination attempt against Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK), Argentine authorities have made changes regarding security protocols around President Alberto Fernández and other high-ranking officials, it was reported Friday in Buenos Aires.
Tuesday, September 13th 2022 - 19:10 UTC
Emergency operator gets threatening call against Argentine VP

Federal Judge María Eugenia Capuchetti ordered security forces to up their precautions around Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK), who received a threatening phone call late Monday.
Wednesday, September 7th 2022 - 07:12 UTC
CFK case: Assailant's girlfriend also arrested

Argentine investigators suspect the Brazilian suspect who perpetrated the assassination attempt against Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner last Thursday did not act alone. His girlfriend has also been arrested.
Tuesday, September 6th 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Police did not tamper with suspect's phone, Aníbal Fernández says

Argentina's Security Minister Aníbal Fernández Monday argued that the Federal Police did not tamper with the mobile phone belonging to the Brazilian national arrested in connection with the assassination attempt against Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner.
Monday, September 5th 2022 - 10:03 UTC
CFK case: Assailant's phone reported restored to default values

Argentine Federal Judge María Eugenia Capuchetti, who is in charge of the case of attempted murder Thursday evening against Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK), Sunday imposed the seal of secrecy on the entire dossier after it was leaked to the press that the assailant's cell phone had been reset to default values.
Saturday, September 3rd 2022 - 10:20 UTC
Bolsonaro regrets attack against CFK despite personal differences

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro Friday said he regretted Thursday's assassination attempt on Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) despite his personal disliking of her.
Saturday, September 3rd 2022 - 10:05 UTC
Uruguayan leaders condemn CFK incident

Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou expressed his solidarity Friday morning with Argentine Vice President with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) following the failed assassination attempt against her late on Thursday.
Saturday, September 3rd 2022 - 10:02 UTC
Argentines rally at Plaza de Mayo against attack on CFK

Thousands of Argentines gathered Friday at Buenos Aires' iconic Plaza de Mayo to express their support for Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) and condemn any act of violence as a means to solve political differences. Similar demonstrations were held nationwide at each city's main square.