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Carlos Vladimiro Corach

Carlos Vladimiro Corach (born 24 April 1935) is an Argentinian politician and lawyer, who served as Minister of Interior during the presidency of Carlos Menem between January 1995 and the end of tenure of Menem in December 1999. [1]

He is Jewish and was investigated for his connection with AMIA bombing. After Menem's presidency, he was National Senator in 1999 until 2001. [2]

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References

  1. "Former Argentine minister investigated in connection with AMIA bombing". World Jewish Congress. 1 July 2013. Retrieved 4 February 2020.
  2. "Carlos Corach ya es senador y juró lealtad a Menem". Clarín. 16 December 1999. Retrieved 4 February 2020.