In Buenos Aires, the trial of the 'Notebooks' case will resume this Tuesday with a key hearing. The Federal Oral Court No. 7 will conclude reading the accusation for the 'La Camarita' segment and formally begin the indictment related to the railway subsidy system. The focus is on a alleged illegal fundraising scheme based on state funds for passenger trains, which were allegedly diverted through discretionary allocations, over-invoicing, simulated expenses, and a lack of effective controls. Key figures in this chapter include the former Secretary of Transport Ricardo Jaime, identified as one of the organizers of the system, and his successor Juan Pablo Schiavi, accused of continuing the scheme. The testimony revealed a systematic scheme of paying bribes to officials to secure subsidies and avoid sanctions. Money was withdrawn from companies and delivered in cash to national officials through arranged meetings and clandestine transfers. The hearing also covered the case of businessman Luis Armani, who admitted to paying in cash to unblock delayed public work certificates. Juan Manuel Collazo admitted to delivering cash as a 'success bonus' for managing collections with the National Directorate of Roads. The case also involves other high-profile figures, such as former head of the Argentine Chamber of Construction Carlos Wagner, who is accused of more than half a dozen illegal payments. He admitted to the existence of bribes, stating that the final recipient was 'The Bad Guy,' in reference to Néstor Kirchner. The court also noted the absence of former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner due to her health condition. The next hearing is scheduled for December 30.
