Menem Probed Over 1995 Explosion
Argentina's former president, Carlos Menem, has been placed under investigation over his alleged role in a deadly explosion in 1995.
Prosecutors say Mr Menem was responsible for the blast that killed seven people at an arsenal.
They allege Mr Menem was trying to cover up proof of illegal arms trafficking to Ecuador and Croatia in the 1990s.
Mr Menem, president from 1989 to 1999, denies the charges.
The blast took place in the city of Rio Tercero and also injured 300 people.
About 19,000 residents had to be evacuated...
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Prosecutors say Mr Menem was responsible for the blast that killed seven people at an arsenal.
They allege Mr Menem was trying to cover up proof of illegal arms trafficking to Ecuador and Croatia in the 1990s.
Mr Menem, president from 1989 to 1999, denies the charges.
The blast took place in the city of Rio Tercero and also injured 300 people.
About 19,000 residents had to be evacuated...