An Argentine judge on Thursday threw out a case against President Cristina Fernandez, in which it was claimed she conspired to spare Iranian officials from prosecution over the 1994 bombing of a Jewish center in Buenos Aires. Prosecutors had attempted to relaunch the case against Fernandez, following the mysterious death of their colleague Alberto Nisman. Nisman was pursuing the case himself when he was found shot dead in his apartment on January 18. Nisman was due to testify the next day in Read more [...]

An Argentinian judge has dismissed the case against President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner for allegedly shielding Iranian officials from prosecution over the 1994 bombing of a Buenos Aires Jewish center. Related: Spies, cover-ups and the mysterious death of an Argentinian prosecutor Prosecutors had sought to relaunch the case against Kirchner that was being brought by their late colleague Alberto Nisman, who died mysteriously last month after accusing Kirchner of protecting Iranians suspected Read more [...]

Former Uruguayan President Jorge Batlle has stated President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner “wants to be kicked out of government”, replicating Argentine opposition comments. Battle had previously made controversial statements towards Argentina when he was in office, saying all Argentines are “thieves”. He latter apologized. Talking to a radio show today, the former president said Ms Kirchner will finish her mandate “normally” and added: “But she is eager to be kicked out by someone.” “Everyone Read more [...]