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Argentina Sueños Compartidos corruption case

Overview

The ‘Sueños Compartidos’ case in Argentina, which investigates the alleged diversion of funds intended for social housing programs managed by the Madres de Plaza de Mayo Foundation, has reached its final legal stages.

Defense attorneys for former officials Julio De Vido and José López have sought acquittals or dismissals. For De Vido, the defense argued that the statute of limitations expired in July 2020 and that the prosecution failed to prove his responsibility. For López, lawyers contended he acted within his legitimate functions and cited his age and health as mitigating factors.

Federal Oral Court 5 has since postponed the verdict until September 14, a date that falls just one day before the deadline cited by the prosecution. The prosecution is seeking six years of imprisonment and special disqualification for the primary accused, citing the crime of fraudulent administration to the detriment of the State. While some defendants have addressed the court, others, including De Vido and López, have chosen not to speak.

Entities

Julio De Vido · José López · Pablo Schoklender · Tribunal Oral Federal 5 · Sergio Schoklender

Timeline

  1. about 20 hours ago

    [CRIME] 4 sources
    Sueños Compartidos verdict postponed amid statute of limitations concerns

    The verdict in the Sueños Compartidos social housing fraud case has been postponed to September 14, nearing the statute of limitations for the defendants.

  2. 16 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Argentina: Defense seeks acquittal for De Vido and López in Sueños Compartidos case

    Defense lawyers for former Argentine officials Julio De Vido and José López have requested acquittals or dismissals in the ‘Sueños Compartidos’ corruption case involving social housing funds.

Sources

asiesnuestravida.com.ar · centraldenoticiasmadariaga.com · eleco.com.ar · elfuertediario.com.ar · frenteacano.com.ar · kijiji.ca · piramideinformativa.com