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Kirchner Family Corruption Cases Unify in Single Trial
Argentina's Kirchner family corruption cases merge into one trial starting Friday.
In brief
Argentina's Kirchner family corruption cases merge into one trial starting Friday. Argentina's Federal Criminal Cassation Court unifies Hotesur and Los Sauces corruption cases into a single trial starting October 23. Originally reported by Buenos Aires Times.
Court Unifies Cases
Argentina’s Federal Criminal Cassation Court ruled Hotesur and Los Sauces corruption cases must be heard in one trial starting Friday, October 23.
Cases Involve Hotel Chains
The cases target money-laundering, illicit association and corruption linked to Hotesur and Los Sauces hotel chains owned by Cristina Fernández de Kirchner's family.
Defendants Include Family Members
Máximo Kirchner, Cristina Kirchner's son, and 24 other businessmen and former officials face charges related to hotel room payments for unoccupied rooms.
Court Overturned Previous Ruling
The Federal Criminal Appeals Court overturned a prior decision to split the cases, with judges Daniel Antonio Petrone and Diego G. Barroetaveña voting for the unified trial.
At a glance
Argentina's Federal Criminal Cassation Court unifies Hotesur and Los Sauces corruption cases into a single trial starting October 23.
