Judge indicts former Argentine president in corruption case

An Argentine judge has indicted former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner in a corruption case involving public works.

Federal Judge Julian Ercolini on Tuesday approves charges of illicit association and fraudulent administration against de Kirchner, as well as businessman Lazaro Baez, whose company allegedly benefited from irregular contracts. Two former cabinet ministers also were named.

AP

Argentina's then-president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner in Buenos Aires on January 30, 2015. (AFP Photo/Alejandro Pagni)
Argentina’s then-president Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner in Buenos Aires on January 30, 2015. (AFP Photo/Alejandro Pagni)

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