Former Argentine president must stand trial on charges of domestic violence

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A court in Argentina has ruled that ex-President Alberto Fernandez must stand trial for allegedly beating his ex-girlfriend, former first lady Fabiola Yáñez. While investigating a separatefraud investigation against him, the government found text messages and photographic evidence that supported the charges. Carolyn Beeler explores the case against the former Argentine President with Karen Naundorf, a journalist based in Buenos Aires. 

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