Argentina ex-president Fernandez charged with domestic violence

By AFP
February 18, 2025
Argentina's former President Alberto Fernandez speaks at the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum (BRF), to mark the 10th anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, October 18, 2023. — Reuters

BUENOS AIRES: Argentine ex-president Alberto Fernandez was ordered to stand trial for allegedly beating his ex-girlfriend, according to a court ruling issued on Monday.

Fabiola Yanez, 43, filed a complaint against Fernandez, 65 -- by then her ex-partner -- after messages detailing the alleged violence cropped up in a separate fraud investigation against him. The messages, with photographic evidence, were found on the phone of Fernandez´s private secretary, Maria Cantero.

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