Tag: Cristina Fernandez

Thursday, August 25th 2022 - 19:52 UTC
Alberto Fernandez: “Nisman committed suicide, I hope Luciani does not do something like that”; the prosecutor replied

The President of Argentina, Alberto Fernández, said an unfortunate phrase in a television interview while trying to defend Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) from the corruption accusation for the so-called Causa Vialidad (Road Cause). The statement generated repudiation from the Judiciary, the opposition and an immediate political impact.
Wednesday, August 24th 2022 - 10:15 UTC
Argentine opposition wants President Fernández impeached

Argentina's opposition Juntos por el Cambio (Together for Change) coalition Tuesday favored the impeachment of President Alberto Fernández, who had spoken in favor of Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner after prosecutors requested a 12-year prison sentence for her in a corruption case from when she was head of state.
Tuesday, August 23rd 2022 - 10:24 UTC
Argentine President closes ranks with CFK over Prosecution's request

Argentine President Alberto Fernández Monday expressed his sympathy to Vice President Cristina Fernàndez de Kirchner (CFK) after a prosecutor requested that she be jailed for 12 years for alleged acts of corruption committed during her tenure as head of state (2008-2015).
Tuesday, August 23rd 2022 - 09:55 UTC
Prosecutor's Office requests 12 years in prison for Cristina Fernández de Kirchner

Argentine prosecutors on Monday requested a 12-year prison sentence and perpetual political disqualification for Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner for alleged corruption in the bidding of works when she was president (2007-2015), an accusation that her supporters consider a persecution.
Monday, August 1st 2022 - 20:38 UTC
CFK's links with Báez proven beyond doubt, Argentine prosecution claims

Argentine Prosecutor Diego Luciani Monday claimed there was “enormous relevant evidence” against current Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and 12 other defendants in a corruption case regarding public works in the province of Santa Cruz between 2003 and 2015.
Wednesday, July 20th 2022 - 10:27 UTC
CFK insists Argentina's Judiciary needs reforms

Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) Tuesday released a video on social media underlining the reasons why in her view the country's Judiciary needed major reforms.
Saturday, June 4th 2022 - 10:30 UTC
Argentina: Alberto and Cristina make joint appearance again

Argentine President Alberto Fernández and Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) spoke to each other once again Friday during the celebration of the state-run oil company YPF's 100th anniversary.
Thursday, May 26th 2022 - 10:33 UTC
Archbishop of Buenos Aires calls for “fraternal Argentina”

Argentine President Alberto Fernández finally gave up his plans to spend the May 25 National holiday in Antarctica and walked from Casa Rosada with his entourage to the Cathedral after breakfast for the traditional te Deum (thanksgiving service) at the Buenos Aires Cathedral in charge of Archbishop Mario Poli, Jorge Bergoglio's successor since the latter became Pope Francis.
Monday, May 9th 2022 - 10:55 UTC
Argentine President off to Europe, leaves country in hands of internal rivals

Argentine President Alberto Fernández is leaving Monday on a European tour that regardless of what it may achieve (or not) in economic and political terms, will at least remove him from the spotlight of controversies within the ruling Frente de Todos (FdT) while at the same time leaving Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner (CFK) at the helm of the Executive.
Thursday, April 28th 2022 - 10:55 UTC
Argentina: Alberto Fernández and CFK to run separately in 2023?

Rumors are mounting in Buenos Aires that President Alberto Fernández will seek reelection on a ticket of his own while Vice President (and former President) Cristina Fernández de Kirchner would attempt to return to Casa Rosada in a separate bid.