Argentina

French Rugby Players Detained in Argentina on Serious Assault Charges Following Disturbing Allegations

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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Two French rugby players, 20-year-old Hugo Auradou and 21-year-old Oscar Jegou, were arrested in Buenos Aires following accusations of a brutal attack on a local woman, according to statements by her legal representation. The incident, which allegedly occurred in a Mendoza hotel room after a rugby match, has led to charges of repeated rape and severe physical assault. The 39-year-old accuser was hospitalized Thursday under severe emotional and physical distress, necessitating medical attention for two days, her attorney Natacha Romano disclosed. Romano described the violence as “fierce,” detailing extensive injuries sustained … Read more

Judge’s Battle with Argentina: An Inside Look at the Landmark Case That Reshaped Sovereign Debt Markets

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New York, NY – Argentina’s notorious history of defaults and legal battles in U.S. courts is highlighted by its largest default to date: a staggering $100 billion in bonds in December 2001. Despite restructuring 76% of this debt in 2005, offering investors just 34 cents-on-the-dollar, approximately $20 billion of the defaulted bonds holders refused to accept the terms and turned to the courts for resolution. What followed was a decade-long legal battle, overseen by Judge Thomas P. Griesa of the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, who grew increasingly frustrated … Read more