Argentina’s president sacks economy chief after less than a month – newspaper
Argentina’s new Economy Minister Silvina Batakis speaks during a news conference at the Economy Ministry, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, July 11, 2022. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian
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July 27 (Reuters) – Argentina’s president will fire Economy Minister Silvina Batakis after just a few weeks on the job, Clarin newspaper reported on Wednesday citing official sources, as the country struggles with a growing economic crisis.
The newspaper said the head of the lower house of Congress, Sergio Massa, would replace Batakis.
The economy ministry and the office of President Alberto Fernandez did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
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In a post on Twitter, Massa said he has not been offered any new post, pointing to “lots of rumors” but stopping short of saying he would not be offered the job as minister.
“I haven’t had any…
