Former president facing bribery charge in Argentina

Former Argentinian President Fernando de la Rua was charged with bribery in connection to an alleged scheme to buy support from senators a year before his government collapsed.

De la Rua, who governed Argentina from 1999 until December 2001, has repeatedly denied any involvement in an alleged bid by his aides to push labour reforms through Congress by giving senators millions of dollars.

Judge Daniel Rafecas charged De la Rua with “aggravated bribery” yesterday, but the former president will remain free while his case is being processed.