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1994 Argentina bombing

Argentina Freezes Hezbollah Assets

Announcement comes on 25th anniversary of deadly bombing of Buenos Aires Jewish community center


Argentinian authorities designated Hezbollah, which it blames for two attacks on its soil, a terrorist organization on Thursday and ordered the freezing of the Lebanese Islamist group's assets in the country.

Sources: Nisman Supporters Cancel US Trip

Government efforts to stop AMIA investigation continue


MIAMI—An Argentine delegation was forced to cancel a scheduled appearance in Florida this week following new accusations by a federal prosecutor that the delegation is working to undermine the Argentina’s relationship with Iran, according to sources apprised of the situation.

Argentine Prosecutor: Rouhani Involved in AMIA Bombing Decision

Said privately he had evidence Rouhani was involved in decision to authorize bombing


An Argentine prosecutor who died mysteriously last week told a reporter prior to his death that he had evidence tying Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center in Buenos Aires.

Mystery Surrounding Argentine Prosecutor’s Suicide Deepens

Investigators: No trace of gunpowder, no suicide note

Protesters hold signs that read in Spanish "Enough Cristina!" and "Thank you Nisman" outside the government palace in Plaza de Mayo after the death of special prosecutor Alberto Nisman in Buenos Aires, Argentina


JERUSALEM—The mystery surrounding the alleged suicide of Argentinian prosecutor Alberto Nisman in Buenos Aires Sunday, on the eve of his scheduled airing of charges against the country’s president, deepened Wednesday when investigators revealed that there were no traces of gunpowder on Nisman’s hand and no suicide note.

Argentine Prosecutor Who Accused Kirchner of Iran Plot Found Dead

Alberto Nisman


BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - The Argentine prosecutor who accused President Cristina Fernandez de Kirchner of orchestrating a cover-up in the investigation of Iran over the 1994 bombing of a Jewish community center has been found dead in his apartment, authorities said on Monday.

House Lawmakers Ask John Kerry to Reconsider Argentinian Aid

Bipartisan coalition criticizes Argentina for growing closer to Iran

Argentina, Iran


A bipartisan delegation of House lawmakers have petitioned Secretary of State John Kerry to reconsider the level of aid given to Argentina following revelations that the Latin American country has opened it doors to Iran.