Tag: Néstor Kirchner

Thursday, October 26th 2017 - 06:16 UTC
Key ex minister of Cristina Fernandez and Nestor Kirchner jailed on corruption charges

Julio De Vido, an ex-minister in former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez's government, was jailed after turning himself in to authorities on Wednesday, marking an anti-corruption milestone in a country known for impunity.
Sunday, April 30th 2017 - 09:02 UTC
Unasur to be purged of its “ideological bias”, anticipates Paraguay

Paraguay has stated it is time to put an end to the “ideological bias” of the Union of South American Nations, Unasur, and recover its integration profile which was the main purpose of its creation. A foreign ministers summit of the region will address and advance the issue.
Monday, March 6th 2017 - 17:25 UTC
Kirchner family in court: Florencia, Maximo and Cristina charged with corruption and money laundering

The two children of Argentine ex president Cristina Fernandez, Florencia and Maximo Kirchner, showed up in court on Monday morning to be questioned on a case involving a family company which owns several hotels and allegedly has been involved in money laundering and unlawful association among other crimes.
Tuesday, November 1st 2016 - 07:30 UTC
CFK says she is a victim of political harassment - equals her case to Lula's

The former Argentine president said she is no friends with entrepreneur Lazaro Baez, who was awarded around 80 percent of all public works in the province of Santa Cruz when governed by her late husband and eventually president Nestor Kirchner.
Tuesday, September 20th 2016 - 11:03 UTC
IMF rebuilding relations with Argentina

An IMF mission started on Monday a round of meetings with the purpose of rebuilding relations with Argentina, frozen for over a decade. The mission headed by economist Roberto Cardarelli began early Monday visiting the Argentine Industrial Union, UIA, the country's manufacturers main lobby.
Friday, July 1st 2016 - 09:43 UTC
Ex president Cristina Fernandez properties searched as part of a alleged financial fraud wider investigation

The properties of former Argentina president Cristina Fernandez, in the province of Santa Cruz, have been raided by police on Thursday. The search was part of an investigation into the ex president's possible involvement in financial fraud.
Tuesday, June 21st 2016 - 07:29 UTC
Brazil slams Mercosur policies of 'populist governments”; proposes a more flexible working accord

Brazil wants a more flexible dynamic Mercosur which allows member countries to reach autonomous agreements with third parties, that can help overcome the de-industrialization process suffered by recent “populist governments”, said Brazilian foreign minister in a speech to the Sao Paulo State Federation of Industries, FIESP.
Tuesday, May 3rd 2016 - 08:20 UTC
Argentine whistle blower reveals the Kirchner corruption system and admits he fears for his life

Argentine whistle blower and former financial advisor to Kirchnerite businessman Lazaro Baez, who is imprisoned accused of money laundering and overbilling public works contracts, has told his former boss “not to be stupid and tell all the truth, what really happened”
Saturday, April 30th 2016 - 10:57 UTC
A natural size bronze statue of Kirchner found during Argentine prosecutors raids in Santa Cruz

The mega judicial raids in Argentina into the properties of arrested Kirchnerite businessman Lazaro Baez and his family, in the southern province of Santa Cruz, so far have found less cash than rumored but far more assets that expected, including some surprises such as a full size bronze statue of former president Nestor Kirchner.
Thursday, April 28th 2016 - 07:37 UTC
Corruption network ever closer to Cristina Fernandez as associates are investigated

Argentina's Lower House member and former Secretary of ex president Cristina Fernandez, Eduardo “Wado” De Pedro is under prosecution investigation following claims he over billed travel expenses while overseas in 2015 as part of the presidential delegations.