VOICED : Argentina reformara su Inteligencia

The Argentine Congress approved a law to establish a new intelligence agency, the Federal Intelligence Agency, following the death of prosecutor Alberto Nisman. Nisman had accused President Cristina Kirchner and others of covering up for former Iranian officials involved in the 1994 AMIA bombing. His mysterious death led to criticism of the current intelligence agency, which will be dissolved under the new law. The reforms include clearer limits on espionage activities and a 15-year maximum for declassifying files.

What was the primary purpose of the new law approved by the Argentine Congress?

• To improve healthcare services

• To reform the education system

• To establish a new intelligence agency

• To increase military spending

What event prompted the introduction of the intelligence reform law?

• A natural disaster

• The death of prosecutor Alberto Nisman

• The election of a new president

• A financial crisis

Who did Nisman accuse of covering up for former Iranian officials?

• The United Nations

• The European Union

• The president and other officials

• The Argentine military

What was the outcome of the mysterious death of prosecutor Nisman?

• A peace treaty

• A new trade agreement

• Criticism of the Intelligence Secretariat

• Increased support for the government

What is one of the changes introduced by the new intelligence law?

• Mandatory military service

• Increased funding for the police

• A 15-year maximum for declassifying files

• Unlimited espionage powers