Tag: Lazaro Baez

Thursday, December 18th 2014 - 04:25 UTC
Paraguay's objections prevent Bolivia from full Mercosur membership

CFK says regional integration not a problem for worldwide integration, labels marketplace a euphemism as the decline in oil price conceals geopolitical interests of other countries
Saturday, October 25th 2014 - 09:44 UTC
Cristina Fernandez challenged to show her law degree and Timerman described as a 'traitor'

A colloquium sponsored by an Argentine business grouping, IDEA, that has been critical of the government of Cristina Fernandez, but in a framework of moderation and self containment, turned into a students' open assembly when a constitutional law professor gave a speech on the rule of the law, called on President Cristina Fernandez to show her law degree and described minister Hector Timerman as a 'traitor' of the essence of Judaism for having reached an agreement with Iran.
Thursday, October 23rd 2014 - 05:39 UTC
Tax-office chief admits 'business links' between Cristina Fernandez and a controversial businessman

Argentina's head of the tax office, Ricardo Echegaray admitted 'business links' between president Cristina Fernandez and businessman Lazaro Baez, who has been accused of money laundering and falsifying documents.
Thursday, October 9th 2014 - 08:23 UTC
“Holdouts” reveal alleged money laundering operations of business people close to Cristina Fernandez

The American Task Force (AFTA) sponsored by 'holdouts' NML in litigation with Argentina over sovereign bonds payment, revealed on Wednesday foreign accounts of Argentine public works contractor, believed to be involved with the Kirchner family businesses, Lazaro Baez, and showed a map with the money movement, allegedly committing the crime of money laundering.
Friday, August 29th 2014 - 08:07 UTC
Singer extends 'discovery' looking for Argentine assets in Chinese banks

As it did in Nevada and California, a unit of billionaire Paul Singer's Elliott Management, which is Argentina's main holdout creditor, is extending its legal fight with the country to China. NML Capital served subpoenas this week to Bank of China (BOC) and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) in an effort to obtain information on 6.8bn dollars in financing for deals signed by the two countries in July.
Thursday, August 14th 2014 - 05:41 UTC
US Nevada court grants 'holdouts' discovery rights into assets of Kirchner family friends

The hedge fund Elliott Management secured a victory on Tuesday in its pursuit of Argentine assets abroad, as a court in the US state of Nevada granted the corporation discovery rights to 123 companies allegedly linked to the Santa Cruz public works tycoon Lazaro Baez, and believed to be closely linked to the Kirchner family.
Thursday, June 19th 2014 - 06:12 UTC
Massive demonstration in support of prosecutor suspended for investigating Kirchner family dealings

An Argentine prosecutor who was suspended for 'ill performance' in his investigation into the dealings of one of President Cristina Fernandez close business associates, received a massive support Wednesday evening from demonstrators who marched in downtown Buenos Aires to the Attorney General's Office.
Monday, May 27th 2013 - 08:26 UTC
Program on Kirchnerite corruption exposure beats football in Argentina

An Argentine investigative journalist program on alleged corruption involving former president Nestor Kirchner and his business cronies had a greater audience than a football match of Boca Juniors, the country’s most popular team disputing the Argentine premier league.
Wednesday, May 15th 2013 - 07:38 UTC
Allegations of a network of corruption money involves former president Kirchner

Argentine and Uruguayan magistrates and prosecutors are investigating an alleged network of corruption money, and probably money laundering involving former president Nestor Kirchner and close political and business cronies some of which continue in key positions or proximity to current head of state Cristina Fernandez.