News of comodoro py

JUDICIARY

Two months into Fernández’s term, change is afoot for Argentina’s Judiciary

15-02-2020 10:34 Vacancies, nominations and reviews: Winds of change begin to sweep through Comodoro Py federal courthouse as the government begins to size up judicial reform.

by Luciana Bertoia

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.

CORRUPTION & THE COURTS

Rulings deliver mixed blessings for Kirchners in the courts

02-01-2020 19:52 Vice-President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner committed to trial for alleged misallocation of public works contracts, while her son Máximo Kirchner was acquitted of campaign-funding irregularities.

Noticias

The political transition taboo: Who goes to jail and who will be freed

06-11-2019 07:00 Since the election, the Judiciary is the talk of the town for both Macristas and Kirchneristas – and especially among those with convictions for corruption who claim they are "political prisoners."

by Silvio Santamarina

CHUBUT PROVINCE

Unrest in Chubut grows as recession, debt squeezes oil-rich province

18-09-2019 13:00 Chubut is drowning in a sea of debt, with the provincial government facing difficulties in paying salaries in full and on time to teachers, medical doctors, court employees, office clerks, pensioners and security forces.

2013 MOU with Iran

Alberto Fernández testifies in Iran-AMIA investigation

10-07-2019 10:15 Alberto Fernández was summoned to testify after criticising his running mate Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's 2013 deal with Iran in a recent television interview.

'Operación Puf'

Leaked audios fuel conspiracy of plot against prosecutor

28-05-2019 10:19 Carlos Stornelli's most high-profile investigations involve the alleged corruption of former president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and her associates. His supporters allege the Kirchnerites are hell-bent on discrediting him.

NOTEBOOKS SCANDAL

Corrupt businessmen admit paying bribes during K years

11-08-2018 12:41 It was an intense week in the Comodoro Py federal courthouse, as Judge Claudio Bonadio grilled businessmen and politicians, including former Planning Minister Julio de Vido. CFK is scheduled for Monday.