Why CFK’s Arrest Warrant is Nothing to Celebrate
Why CFK’s Arrest Warrant is Nothing to Celebrate
By
Lucia He
A questionable court ruling could bolster suspicions about politicized courts in Argentina.
When a federal judge indicted former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner for treason and asked the Senate to strip her of parliamentary immunity, some of her critics saw his decision as an important step toward bringing a powerful politician to justice.
However, many others - fans and critics of Fernández alike - saw Judge Claudio Bonadio’s request on Dec. 7 as just another example of how the judicial system in Argentina has...
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