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Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner may face Argentina bomb probe | Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner may face Argentina bomb probe |
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An Argentine prosecutor has asked a federal judge to investigate President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner over allegations she helped cover up Iranian links to a deadly 1994 bombing. | An Argentine prosecutor has asked a federal judge to investigate President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner over allegations she helped cover up Iranian links to a deadly 1994 bombing. |
Prosecutor Gerardo Pollicita inherited the case from Alberto Nisman, who was found dead in mysterious circumstances. | Prosecutor Gerardo Pollicita inherited the case from Alberto Nisman, who was found dead in mysterious circumstances. |
The president denies the allegations, with the government calling the probe an "anti-democratic attack". | The president denies the allegations, with the government calling the probe an "anti-democratic attack". |
The attack on a Jewish centre killed 85 people. Iran denies being involved. | |
The latest prosecutor's move means the judge will have to decide whether to authorise new investigations to prove the president's alleged involvement. | |
If the prosecutor and the judge agree that there are enough elements to prove Ms Fernandez committed a crime, she could face prosecution and be charged. | If the prosecutor and the judge agree that there are enough elements to prove Ms Fernandez committed a crime, she could face prosecution and be charged. |
Before his death, Mr Nisman had published a report on the attack on the Amia Jewish centre. | |
Analysis: Ignacio de los Reyes, BBC News, Argentina | Analysis: Ignacio de los Reyes, BBC News, Argentina |
Although this was an expected move, it could not have come at a worse time for the Argentine president. | Although this was an expected move, it could not have come at a worse time for the Argentine president. |
Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner was already facing criticism for the way she has been managing the Nisman case, which has become the worst crisis of her political career so far. | Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner was already facing criticism for the way she has been managing the Nisman case, which has become the worst crisis of her political career so far. |
Now she will also face pressure from the judiciary, which is demanding an unprecedented investigation into a sitting president - one that could end up with an impeachment-like process if she is found guilty. | Now she will also face pressure from the judiciary, which is demanding an unprecedented investigation into a sitting president - one that could end up with an impeachment-like process if she is found guilty. |
Meanwhile, prosecutors are calling for a massive protest on the streets of Buenos Aires next week in what is expected to become the largest anti-government march in recent years. | |
Opposition leaders, unions and even the Catholic Church are joining calls for a fair and independent investigation into a death that has shocked this nation. | |
Alberto Nisman death: Key players | |
He alleged that the president and others had conspired to protect Iranian suspects in the bombing case in exchange for favourable deals on oil and other goods. | He alleged that the president and others had conspired to protect Iranian suspects in the bombing case in exchange for favourable deals on oil and other goods. |
Mr Nisman was found shot in the head in January, hours before he was due to give evidence to a congressional committee. | |
The president suggested he may have been manipulated into killing himself by rogue security agents in an attempt to discredit her. | |
A document written by Mr Nisman's successor said there was enough evidence to go ahead with the case. | |
"An investigation will be initiated with an eye toward substantiating... the accusations and whether those responsible can be held criminally responsible," Mr Pollicita wrote. | |
President Fernandez's cabinet chief, Jorge Capitanich, accused the courts of trying to stage a "judicial coup" by pursuing the investigation. | |
Anibal Fernandez, a spokesman for the presidency, said moving the case forward was a "clear manoeuvre to destabilise democracy''. | |
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