BUENOS AIRES, Nov. 21 (UPI) -- A federal court in Argentina ordered the seizure of 20 properties belonging to former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner and her two children, Máximo and Florencia.
Authorities say the assets were obtained through corruption and the improperly awarding state public-works contracts.
The measure seeks to recover about $500 million identified as losses to the state from contracts approved during the administrations of Fernández de Kirchner and her husband, Néstor Kirchner.
The ruling targets the core of the Kirchner family's wealth, including houses, land and hotels. It also extends to assets tied to allied businessman Lázaro Báez.
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