Former president of Argentina Cristina Fernandez with President Barack Obama on Nov. 4, 2011 (image from The White House video)
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) - An Argentine judge has indicted former President Cristina Fernandez in a corruption case involving public works.
Federal Judge Julian Ercolini on Tuesday approved charges of illicit association and fraudulent administration against Fernandez, as well as businessman Lazaro Baez, whose company allegedly benefited from irregular contracts. Two former cabinet ministers also were named.