Judge indicts former Argentine president in corruption case
Former Argentinian President Cristina Fernandez waves to supporters in Buenos Aires in April.
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Reporting from BUENOS AIRES, Argentina —
An Argentine judge has indicted former President Cristina Fernandez in a corruption case involving public works.
Federal Judge Julian Ercolini on Tuesday approved charges of illicit association and fraudulent administration against Fernandez, as well as businessman Lazaro Baez, whose company is alleged to have benefited from irregular contracts. Two former cabinet ministers also were named.
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