News of judge

ILLEGAL ESPIONAGE SCANDAL

Arribas, Majdalani sent to trial in illegal espionage case

06-08-2020 17:31 Gustavo Arribas and Silvia Majdalani, leaders of the AFI intelligence agency during Macri administration, committed to trial for illegal espionage, abuse of authority and falsification of public documents.

expropriation of Vicentin

Fernández says he won't expropriate soy trader Vicentin in U-turn

01-08-2020 08:13 The government won’t risk taking on Vicentin’s private debt and making Argentines responsible for its management’s “irresponsible” decision-making, President Alberto Fernández said on Twitter, criticising the judge overseeing bankruptcy proceedings.

CORRUPTION & THE COURTS

Trial into alleged public works graft, with CFK in dock, to restart next week

28-07-2020 22:09 Trial into alleged corruption in the awarding of public works contracts to restart online next Monday after suspension due to coronavirus pandemic.

Causa peajes

Judge sends two ex-Macri administration officials to trial

21-07-2020 21:50 Charges against former National Highways director Javier Iguacel and ex-Treasury prosecutor Bernardo Saravia Frías relate to presumed irregularities in the awarding of highway toll concessions.

COURTS

Federal judge Rodolfo Canicoba Corral confirms resignation

14-07-2020 16:01 Federal judge, who has had a long and controversial judicial career, says he will step down when he reaches post’s age limit of 75.

BLOOMBERG

Creditors allege Vicentin soy giant siphoned off US$400 million

05-07-2020 08:10 Banks are asking a New York judge to subpoena more documents from bankrupt soy-export giant Vicentin, saying there may have been “major international financial impropriety” that saw US$400 million drained from the firm.

ILLEGAL ESPIONAGE CLAIMS

22 arrests in illegal espionage probe, including ex-Macri official

02-07-2020 02:47 Susana Martinengo, co-ordinator of presidential documentation during the 2015-2019 Macri presidency, and 21 others detained on charges of illegal espionage against various political leaders.

Global pandemic

Judge orders Brazil's Bolsonaro to use face mask in public

23-06-2020 15:33 Judge Renato Coelho Borelli said in his ruling that Bolsonaro “has exposed other people to the contagion of a disease that has caused national commotion.”

expropriation of Vicentin

Vicentin tensions rise amid protests, Fernández backlash

22-06-2020 08:42 Thousands of Argentines in Santa Fe Province, where Vicentin is headquartered, and other cities, expressed anger at the expropriation plan on Saturday, as President Alberto Fernández insisted on nationalising the company.

Correo Argentino

Commercial judge places Correo Argentino under trusteeship

06-03-2020 17:23 Decision followed a writ filed by Attorney General Carlos Zannini and commercial prosecutor Gabriela Boquin.

JUDICIARY

Martínez de Giorgi to take on Bonadio’s cases in courts

11-02-2020 23:50 Federal judge, who keeps a low profile, selected by lottery to replace his late peer Claudio Bonadio, who died last week age 64.

JUDICIARY

Judge Claudio Bonadio leaves behind mixed legacy

08-02-2020 10:09 The divisive federal judge was seen as a hero to some, while others considered him a spearhead of “lawfare” against Cristina Kirchner and her officials.

JUDICIARY

Bonadio, between heaven and hell

08-02-2020 07:59 The death of federal judge Claudio Bonadio in the first week of February once again cracked open the abyss of our very particular form of polarisation, which even has its own name (la grieta).

by Agustino Fontevecchia

Freedom of the Press

Brazil judge rejects hacking accusation against Greenwald

07-02-2020 11:22 A judge in Brasilia dismissed accusations that Glenn Greenwald was involved in hacking phones of Brazilian officials, following weeks of criticism that his prosecution would infringe on constitutional protections for journalists.

FEDERAL JUDGE

Controversial judge Claudio Bonadio dies from brain tumor

04-02-2020 14:11 One of the most controversial characters to work at the Comodoro Py federal courthouse, Bonadio passed away aged 64. As a federal judge, he had a prolonged and intense conflict with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, taking her to oral trial in the controversial “corruption notebooks” case.

Killing of Fernando Báez Sosa

New testimony tests 'Los Rugbiers' pact of silence on killing

28-01-2020 11:15 With new evidence from eyewitnesses, it is becoming clear that not all of the rugby players played an equal role in the murder of Fernando Báez Sosa. Will their pact to stick together remain?

by Nicolás Fábrega

Corruption & the courts

Fernández de Kirchner angrily denies graft claims as she testifies in court

02-12-2019 18:21 Former president made an unusual detour Monday on her way back to office, appearing in court to defend herself angrily against corruption charges stemming from her time in office.

FORMER PRESIDENT

Court refuses to suspend Fernández de Kirchner's corruption trial

26-08-2019 17:51 Court rules that former president's trial for alleged corruption offences related to public works projects will continue, rejecting requests from the defence to suspend the trial.

SERGIO MORO JOINS BOLSONARO

Lava Jato judge puts legacy on line after agreeing to be new justice minister

03-11-2018 08:29 Sergio Moro, the Brazilian judge at the centre of one of the largest corruption investigations in history, has agreed to become justice minister in the government of Presidentelect Jair Bolsonaro.

‘NOTEBOOKS’ GRAFT SCANDAL

Techint’ Rocca denies bribery claims before judge

06-10-2018 08:32 President of firm plays down links to Kirchnerite administrations as delivers testimony before Claudio Bonadio.