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Far-right group discussed killing Argentina’s vice-president, court hears

Fernando Sabag Montiel covered with a hoodie over his face escorted by police officers
Fernando Sabag Montiel leaves the Comodoro Py courts. The black sun, a symbol used by right-wing extremist groups, can be seen around his elbow. Photograph: Gustavo Garello/Getty Images

A series of audio recordings in which members of an extremist far-right group talked openly about killing the vice-president, Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, have been presented in court by Argentina’s intelligence agency.

The recordings were made just four days before she survived an assassination attempt. A handgun pointed only inches away from her face failed to go off as she arrived at her apartment building on the evening of 1 September surrounded by supporters.

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