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Argentine Ex-president Fernandez Ordered To Stand Trial For Graft

Argentine ex-president Alberto Fernandez will stand trial for alleged graft (Credit: AFP)

An Argentine judge on Thursday ordered ex-president Alberto Fernandez to stand trial for alleged corruption relating to insurance policies taken out by government departments during his 2019-2023 term.

Fernandez will be prosecuted for "negotiations incompatible with the exercise of public office," according to Judge Sebastian Casanello's decision, published in Argentine media and confirmed by defense lawyer Mariana Barbitta.

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