Argentinean prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation for alleged sexual abuse against a bishop and close personal friend appointed and protected by Pope Francis, according to the attorney general’s office of the province of Salta, Argentina. The target of the investigation is Gustavo Zanchetta, who was named bishop of the diocese of Orán by Pope […]
Argentine Navy Submarine Found 2,600 Feet Deep in Atlantic a Year After Disappearing…
A submarine that went missing over a year ago together with 44 crewmen aboard has been found, the Argentinian navy said early Saturday. The ARA San Juan submarine disappeared on Nov. 15 last year, sparking an international search operation assisted by the United States and other countries. The discovery of the sub was announced just […]
Crew in Missing Argentina Submarine Reported a Fire, Leak in Final Message…
Enrique Balbi, a spokesman for the Argentine Navy, told reporters that in it the ARA San Juan’s last message, the vessel’s captain said water had entered through the snorkel when the sub was charging batteries. He said the water entered through the ventilation system to a battery connection tray in the prow and “caused a […]
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner Indicted in Argentina Corruption Case…
The former Argentinian president Cristina Fernández de Kirchner was indicted on Tuesday in a corruption case involving public works. Federal judge Julian Ercolini approved charges of illicit association and fraudulent administration against Fernández, and two former aides…
Argentina’s Former Public Works Secretary Caught Burying $8.5 Million…
Back in April, an Argentine prosecutor requested that former President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner be investigated in a wide-ranging money laundering probe…