Argentine prosecutors charge ex-President Fernandez in alleged abuse case, local media says


Argentina's president Alberto Fernandez speaks during the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit at United Nations headquarters in New York City, New York, U.S., September 18, 2023. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs/File Photo

BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentina's federal prosecutor's office has formally charged ex-President Alberto Fernandez for allegedly causing serious injuries to his ex-partner and former first lady, Fabiola Yanez, local media reported on Wednesday.

Yanez, who currently lives in Spain with their son, last week accused Fernandez before a judge of gender-related violence against her. Images of Yanez appearing to show her with a black eye and other injuries were published by outlet Infobae.

Fernandez has said the accusations against him are false.

(Reporting by Nicolas Misculin)

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