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Federal Court Reopens Probe Into Alberto Fernández Over Prolonged Covid-19 Lockdown

The appeals panel deemed the earlier dismissal premature due to unresolved evidentiary gaps.

Overview

  • The Federal Chamber’s Sala I, signed by judges Mariano Llorens and Pablo Bertuzzi, revoked Judge María Servini’s dismissal and ordered the investigation to continue.
  • Prosecutor Carlos Stornelli’s appeal prevailed after he argued the case lacked a full evidentiary review.
  • The court found the record insufficient and directed the incorporation of government social‑mood study results and a regional comparative analysis of restriction policies.
  • The inquiry stems from statements by former economy minister Martín Guzmán and considers possible charges of abuse of authority and breach of public duties.
  • The defense argues the measures were public‑health decisions taken with expert input and formal procedures, while the Health Ministry said it lacked the comparative reports the court requested.