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Cuadernos Corruption Trial Set to Open Thursday, Putting Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and 86 Others on Trial

The start follows the Supreme Court's rejection of defense appeals, clearing the way for weekly virtual hearings.

Overview

  • Oral proceedings will be held by Federal Oral Tribunal No. 7 in Buenos Aires on Thursdays from 9:30 to 13:30 via Zoom, with some sessions streamed on the judiciary’s YouTube channel.
  • Cristina Fernández de Kirchner is charged as the alleged leader of an illicit association and as co‑author of passive bribery, alongside 19 former officials, two drivers and 65 businessmen.
  • The case centers on the notebooks kept by driver Oscar Centeno and includes alleged pay‑to‑play schemes in construction, energy and transport contracting.
  • Judges incorporated the complete files of 25 cooperating defendants, including Centeno, whose confessions will form part of the trial record.
  • Prosecutors Carlos Stornelli and fiscal general Fabiana León lead the case, while the UIF says it will oppose a reported offer by some businessmen to pay about $40 million to avoid trial.