Julio Cruciani, a former federal judge who presided over several high-profile economic crime cases, has died at the age of 92. He was notably in charge of “Operation Langostino,” a significant investigation into financial offenses. Throughout his career, Cruciani handled some of the most resonant criminal economic cases in Argentina. Beyond his judicial role, Cruciani also ventured into politics, running as a candidate for the Federal Party. His work left a lasting mark on the Argentine legal and political landscape. Details surrounding his death have not been widely released, but his passing marks the end of an era in Argentine jurisprudence. He is remembered for his involvement in complex financial investigations and his subsequent foray into electoral politics.