Washington bars ex-Argentina president from entering US, citing corruption
- The State Department has banned former Argentine President Cristina Fernández from entering the United States, accusing her of significant corruption during her time in office.
- Julio Miguel De Vido, the planning minister under Fernández, was also banned along with their families due to court convictions on corruption charges.
- A tribunal in Argentina upheld Fernández's six-year prison sentence and lifetime ban from public office for embezzling millions through public works projects.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Fernández and De Vido abused their positions, leading to millions of dollars being stolen from the Argentine government.
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