News of courts

Fernández de Kirchner, over 100 businessmen acquitted in branch of 'Cuadernos' case

04-05-2022 16:36 Acquittal covers denunciations of the “cartelisation of public works” branch of ‘Cuadernos’ graft case; Vice-president remains on trial for core part of this case, as well as others stemming from the suspected payment of bribes during her government.

JUDICIAL REFORM

Supreme Court justice slams bid to impose ‘judicial populism’

30-04-2022 01:25 Former leader of nation’s highest tribunal Ricardo Lorenzetti criticises ruling coalition, proposal to raise number of Supreme Court to 16.

And that reminds me

Supreme Courts are caught, not tort

29-04-2022 17:03 Phobias against independent justice are far from being a uniquely Kirchnerite vice.

by Michael Soltys

EDITORIAL

Divide and rule (but not rule of law)

23-04-2022 00:01 A separation of powers still nominally exists but all three branches of government now respond to partisan battle lines.

COURTS & JUDICIARY

CFK’s battle against Judiciary escalates amid Magistrates Council row

22-04-2022 23:51 Conflict erupts after Supreme Court orders restoration of Council of Magistrates, body that oversees hiring and firing of judges; Vice-President Fernández de Kirchner reacts by splitting Senate caucus as ruling coalition eyes expansion for nation’s top court.

COURTS & HUMAN RIGHTS

Landmark Napalpí Massacre trial begins, 98 years after indigenous killings

20-04-2022 16:00 Nearly a century on from the 1924 Napalpí Massacre, in which more than 300 people were killed, a legal milestone is reached in a court in Resistencia, Chaco Province.

POLITICS & THE COURTS

Council of Magistrates reform bill clears Senate

08-04-2022 23:47 Government advances with Council of the Magistrates reform, leaving out the Supreme Court.

CORRUPTION & THE COURTS

Brazil’s refusal to collaborate on Argentine branch of Odebrecht case flagged

07-04-2022 17:27 Federal Prosecutor Federico Delgado says Brazilian courts have "stonewalled" every attempt to obtain information concerning the local chapter of the so-called 'Operação Lava Jato' corruption scandal.

death of Emiliano Sala

Inquest: Emiliano Sala likely unconscious before fatal air crash

18-03-2022 11:09 Argentine footballer died in a plane crash having inhaled toxic levels of carbon monoxide from the aircraft's faulty exhaust system.

COURTS

Judge shelves abuse case by Maradona’s ex-girlfriend

04-03-2022 01:15 An Argentine judge on Thursday threw out a lawsuit over alleged people-trafficking brought by Mavys Álvarez Rego, a Cuban ex-girlfriend of the late football icon Diego Maradona.

ONCE RAIL CRASH: 10 YEARS ON

A decade on, relatives of Once tragedy victims reiterate call for justice

22-02-2022 16:31 Relatives of the deceased and survivors of the 2012 Once train crash this week reiterated their calls for justice, demanding that those convicted of crimes be made to serve their full jail terms.

As I see it

Things are looking bleaker for Cristina

18-02-2022 22:00 Cristina evidently fears that the austerity programme the government will have to press on with no matter what happens in the coming weeks will cost her the support of the millions of men and women who still kid themselves that she is on their side.

by James Neilson

CORRUPTION & THE COURTS

‘Cuadernos’ probe: Case proceeds to trial as court rejects CFK’s appeal

16-02-2022 22:04 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s objections rejected in the 'Cuadernos' (“notebooks”) corruption investigation; Case will now proceed to trial.

COURTS

Chile's top court overturns ruling freeing Mapuche leader Facundo Jones Huala

16-02-2022 10:57 Supreme Court in Chile overturns ruling granting parole to controversial indigenous leader, who has been behind bars since 2018.

CORRUPTION & THE COURTS

President comes to defence of CFK as witness in public works graft trial

15-02-2022 16:18 President Alberto Fernández testifies as witness in case probing alleged corruption involving Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner; Peronist leader rejects claims he was told to favour allied businessman Lázaro Báez in public works projects during Kirchnerite era.

PLANE CRASH TRAGEDY

Emiliano Sala felt pressure over transfer before plane death, inquest hears

15-02-2022 14:38 Late Argentine striker Emiliano Sala felt under "a lot of pressure" to complete a transfer to the Premier League shortly before he died in a plane crash as he headed to his new club, an inquest in the UK heard on Tuesday.

lawsuit settled

Prince Andrew settles sex assault lawsuit with accuser Virginia Giuffre

15-02-2022 14:33 Prince Andrew and his accuser Virginia Giuffre have settled a sexual assault lawsuit for an unspecified sum, according to a court filing Tuesday. Latter has said she had sex with British royal when she was 17 and a minor after meeting him through the late US financier Jeffrey Epstein.

Mar del Plata

Court blocks offshore oil exploration project off coast of Buenos Aires Province

13-02-2022 10:20 A court in Argentina has issued an injunction suspending oil exploration in three maritime areas off the Atlantic coast of Buenos Aires Province and ordering environmental impact studies to be carried out.

Gender violence

Court overturns conviction for femicide that prompted 'Ni una menos' movement

13-02-2022 09:13 Santa Fe court overturns conviction against man who murdered 14-year-old Chiara Páez in 2015, the femicide that spurred Argentina's first 'Ni una menos' march against gender violence.

COURTS, CRIME & SECURITY

Thelma Fardin decries ‘impunity’ as Juan Darthés rape trial is halted

12-02-2022 09:10 Actress vows to take legal battle to Brazilian Supreme Court after trial into alleged 2009 rape and sexual assualt collapses amid debate over jurisdiction.

Bolivian politics

Bolivia ex-leader Áñez stands trial for Bolivia coup

10-02-2022 11:19 Jeanine Áñez stands trial Thursday, accused of orchestrating the ouster of her predecessor as Bolivia's leader, Evo Morales.

OPPOSITION TAKES TO STREETS

Opposition stages counter-protest in defence of Supreme Court

04-02-2022 16:02 Anti-government demonstrators protested in support of the Supreme Court on Thursday, responding to a government-backed rally demanding judicial reform two days earlier.

KIRCHNERITE RALLY

Demonstrators march on Supreme Court to demand judicial reform

01-02-2022 22:07 Pro-government demonstrators marched in Buenos Aires on Tuesday to demand a reform of the judicial system and changes in the Supreme Court.

CRIME & THE COURTS

Mapuche leader Facundo Jones Huala freed by Chilean court

21-01-2022 23:49 A court in Chile on Friday freed Facundo Jones Huala, the leader of the Resistencia Ancestral Mapuche (RAM) indigenous Mapuche movement in Patagonia.

Alberto vs the courts

President echoes Kirchnerites and renews criticism of Supreme Court

11-01-2022 22:49 Ruling coalition steps up criticism of the Judiciary, with President Alberto Fernández declaring that the Supreme Court has “very serious problems.” Kirchnerites plan February 1 protest rally, as opposition leaders push back.

COURT RULING

Carlos Tevez loses legal bid to avoid paying Argentina’s wealth tax

22-12-2021 12:32 Court rejects injunction filed by ex-Boca Juniors striker Carlos Tevez seeking to exclude him from paying Peronist government’s wealth tax on large fortunes.

Death of Diego Maradona

Big-ticket items go unsold in auction of Diego Maradona's assets

20-12-2021 12:39 Auction of some 90 items owned by late footballing legend fails to attract big bidders. A seaside apartment, two BMWs and a house among the larger items failing to sell.

EDITORIAL

The lady’s not for burning

03-12-2021 23:12 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner makes a blazing return to centre stage after a long pre-electoral and post-electoral silence.

ILLEGAL ESPIONAGE CASE

Former president Mauricio Macri charged with illegal espionage

01-12-2021 17:11 Former president Mauricio Macri accused of ordering illegal surveillance on the families of the 44 dead crew-members of the ARA San Juan submarine tragedy.

CRIME & THE COURTS

Rape trial against actor Juan Darthés begins in Brazil

01-12-2021 16:37 Actress Thelma Fardín gives testimony to courts in Brazil from Buenos Aires, recounting allegations that actor Juan Darthés raped her back in 2009 while in Nicaragua on tour.

Death of Diego Maradona

Still in the headlines: Diego Maradona’s ongoing legal disputes

25-11-2021 22:21 Diego Maradona’s death on November 25, 2020 has prompted a series of legal cases ranging from the determination of responsibility for his alleged killing to the distribution of the star’s multi-million-dollar inheritance.

COURTS

Maradona’s Cuban ex-girlfriend testifies in underage trafficking case

19-11-2021 01:58 Former Cuban girlfriend of late footballer Diego Maradona testifies that she was underage victim of human trafficking and was forced to have cosmetic surgery, despite being a minor.

CORRUPTION & THE COURTS

Courts free ex-public works secretary José López on bail

09-11-2021 09:00 Former Public Works secretary, who has been in jail since he was famously discovered throwing bags containing some US$9 million over a convent wall in Greater Buenos Aires, released on a reduced bail to 14.5 million pesos, covered thanks to the properties and cars of three of his friends.

ILLEGAL ESPIONAGE CASE

Macri denies illegal espionage claims in court hearing

05-11-2021 01:24 "I did not spy on anyone," declares former president in written statement presented before judge investigating illegal espionage claims related to the relatives of the late crew of the ARA San Juan submarine.

ILLEGAL ESPIONAGE CASE

Illegal espionage case: Judge sets new court date for Macri

29-10-2021 23:49 Media scrum set to descend on Dolores once again; Former president must attend hearing on November 3, rules judge; President lifts secrecy rules.

HEARING ADJOURNED WITHIN MINUTES

Mauricio Macri appears in court over illicit spying claims

28-10-2021 18:44 Former president briefly appears before a judge in a probe investigating claims his government illegally spied on relatives of 44 sailors who died in the tragic sinking of the ARA San Juan Navy submarine.

CRIME & SECURITY

Sailor commits double murder on tanker in Río de la Plata, gives himself up

27-10-2021 21:45 A double murder took place in the River Plate aboard a tanker with an Argentine crew and flying the Maltese flag of convenience, it was revealed last weekend. A 52-year-old crewman shot dead the captain and first mate of the vessel, before giving himself up.

LATIN AMERICA

Venezuela ex-intel chief claims Hugo Chávez sent Kirchners US$21 million

22-10-2021 21:16 Venezuela's former intelligence chief, General Hugo Armando Carvajal, allegedly tells Spanish courts that Caracas sent some US$21 million to Argentina to help fund Cristina Fernández de Kirchner’s 2007 presidential campaign.

ILLEGAL ESPIONAGE SCANDAL

ARA San Juan espionage case: Judge orders Macri to appear on October 28

21-10-2021 10:31 Judge Martín Bava orders Mauricio Macri to appear before him on October 28 to answer questions regarding ARA San Juan illegal espionage probe, after former president skips initial summons.

ILLEGAL ESPIONAGE CASE

Macri back in Argentina, says he won't testify in ARA San Juan spying case

20-10-2021 11:28 Former president returns to Argentina – but says he will not give a statement in a probe about alleged spying on relatives of 44 crew-members who died in the sinking of the ARA San Juan submarine.

CORRUPTION & THE COURTS

Raids uncover corrupt mayor’s stash of cash, guns and luxury cars

15-10-2021 12:32 Courts in Salta Province order police raids on 18 properties linked to Salvador Mazza Mayor Rubén Méndez, confiscating more than US$850,000 in cash, weapons and imported luxury cars.

EDITORIAL

Could justice be just just?

09-10-2021 12:16 Unfashionable as this opinion might be, Argentine justice is showing various signs of a robust independence from outside pressures in exceptionally volatile political times.

COURTS

New hearing date set after Macri misses illegal espionage hearing

07-10-2021 23:15 Former president Mauricio Macri skips court hearing related to alleged spying on relatives of 44 crew-members who died in the ARA San Juan submarine tragedy.

ALLEGED ILLEGAL ESPIONAGE

Bullrich: Macri will miss ARA San Juan illegal espionage hearing

06-10-2021 22:03 Former president will miss Thursday's hearing about alleged spying on relatives of the 44 crew-members who died in the sinking of the ARA San Juan submarine.

TRANSFER IRREGULARITIES

Football clubs, AFA headquarters raided as part of money-laundering probe

30-09-2021 17:11 Investigators probing irregularities in transfers of players to Mexican sides. Football association's headquarters raided, along with offices at Gimnasia, Independiente, Racing and Unión de Santa Fe.

COURTS

Man who raped four daughters for decades sentenced to 50 years in jail

24-09-2021 15:10 Alejandro Manuel Rosario Leguizamón, 55, convicted by court in Morón for repeated sexual abuse and rape of his four daughters over past two decades.

COURTS

Santa Cruz: Priest jailed for 17 years for sexual abuse of two minors

10-09-2021 01:01 Priest Nicolás Parma sentenced to 17 years in prison after being found guilty of the sexual abuse of two seminarians in Santa Cruz Province.

'OLIVOSGATE' SCANDAL

President offers to donate two months of his salary after party scandal

27-08-2021 02:33 While it’s unlikely Fernández will be convicted of a crime, his plea to the judge outlines the extent of damage control his coalition has undertaken ahead of the midterm elections.

DIPLOMATIC OUTRAGE

Iran leader names another AMIA bombing suspect as official, angering Argentina

26-08-2021 23:37 Argentina expresses “strongest condemnation” of Iran President Ebrahim Raisi’s decision to appoint Mohsen Rezaei, wanted by Interpol for 1994 AMIA terror attack, to his government. News comes just two weeks after Ahmad Vahidi was named interior minister.

JUDICIARY

The other vote – government keeps close eye on Supreme Court

21-08-2021 19:47 Shortly after the upcoming PASO primaries, the members of the Supreme Court will vote to choose their next chief justice. As ever, the Casa Rosada has its preferences.

by Carlos Claá

News of courts

Fernández de Kirchner, over 100 businessmen acquitted in branch of 'Cuadernos' case

Supreme Court justice slams bid to impose ‘judicial populism’

Supreme Courts are caught, not tort

Divide and rule (but not rule of law)

CFK’s battle against Judiciary escalates amid Magistrates Council row

Landmark Napalpí Massacre trial begins, 98 years after indigenous killings

Council of Magistrates reform bill clears Senate

Brazil’s refusal to collaborate on Argentine branch of Odebrecht case flagged

Inquest: Emiliano Sala likely unconscious before fatal air crash

Judge shelves abuse case by Maradona’s ex-girlfriend

A decade on, relatives of Once tragedy victims reiterate call for justice

Things are looking bleaker for Cristina

‘Cuadernos’ probe: Case proceeds to trial as court rejects CFK’s appeal

Chile's top court overturns ruling freeing Mapuche leader Facundo Jones Huala

President comes to defence of CFK as witness in public works graft trial

Emiliano Sala felt pressure over transfer before plane death, inquest hears

Prince Andrew settles sex assault lawsuit with accuser Virginia Giuffre

Court blocks offshore oil exploration project off coast of Buenos Aires Province

Court overturns conviction for femicide that prompted 'Ni una menos' movement

Thelma Fardin decries ‘impunity’ as Juan Darthés rape trial is halted

Bolivia ex-leader Áñez stands trial for Bolivia coup

Opposition stages counter-protest in defence of Supreme Court

Demonstrators march on Supreme Court to demand judicial reform

Mapuche leader Facundo Jones Huala freed by Chilean court

President echoes Kirchnerites and renews criticism of Supreme Court

Carlos Tevez loses legal bid to avoid paying Argentina’s wealth tax

Big-ticket items go unsold in auction of Diego Maradona's assets

The lady’s not for burning

Former president Mauricio Macri charged with illegal espionage

Rape trial against actor Juan Darthés begins in Brazil

Still in the headlines: Diego Maradona’s ongoing legal disputes

Maradona’s Cuban ex-girlfriend testifies in underage trafficking case

Courts free ex-public works secretary José López on bail

Macri denies illegal espionage claims in court hearing

Illegal espionage case: Judge sets new court date for Macri

Mauricio Macri appears in court over illicit spying claims

Sailor commits double murder on tanker in Río de la Plata, gives himself up

Venezuela ex-intel chief claims Hugo Chávez sent Kirchners US$21 million

ARA San Juan espionage case: Judge orders Macri to appear on October 28

Macri back in Argentina, says he won't testify in ARA San Juan spying case

Raids uncover corrupt mayor’s stash of cash, guns and luxury cars

Could justice be just just?

New hearing date set after Macri misses illegal espionage hearing

Bullrich: Macri will miss ARA San Juan illegal espionage hearing

Football clubs, AFA headquarters raided as part of money-laundering probe

Man who raped four daughters for decades sentenced to 50 years in jail

Santa Cruz: Priest jailed for 17 years for sexual abuse of two minors

President offers to donate two months of his salary after party scandal

Iran leader names another AMIA bombing suspect as official, angering Argentina

The other vote – government keeps close eye on Supreme Court

Argentina entering 'fourth wave' of Covid-19 pandemic, says health minister

Chile redeploys Army to southern region amid Mapuche tensions

Experts warn cases of syphilis and herpes on the rise among adolescents

Argentina prepares to embark upon national census after two-year pandemic delay

Alberto is not the hero we deserved, but is he what we need?

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