BBC: Argentina ex-leader Cristina Fernandez charged in corruption case
Former Argentine President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner has been charged over corruption allegations.
A federal judge approved charges of illicit association and fraudulent administration against Ms Fernandez.
Judge Julian Ercolini also ordered the freezing of $633m (£516m) of Ms Fernandez's assets. She has previously denied any wrongdoing.
It is alleged that her government steered public contracts to a businessman close to her family.
Ms Fernandez has said the case is politically motivated and accused current President Mauricio Macri of plotting against her.
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