After days of rumors and versions, last Thursday the Government Finally, he announced what changes he will implement within his cabinet, with the aim of facing the economic crisis that the country is experiencing.
The first decision of Government it became known after the resignation of Gustavo Béliz to the Secretariat of Strategic Affairs. Béliz will be replaced by Mercedes Marcó del Pont, as notified the executive.
For his part, Marcó del Pont, who until now led the Federal Administration of Public Revenues (AFIP), will be replaced by Carlos Castagneto, in accordance with the changes established by the Government.
But perhaps the most drastic and important restructuring will take place in the Palacio de Hacienda, since The portfolios of Economy, Productive Development, Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries will be integrated into one.
This super ministry will be led by the president of the Chamber of Deputies, Sergio Massa, once his replacement is found on the bench. Massa will relieve the newcomer to the economic team, Silvina Batakis.
The former Minister of Economy, who held this position for only three weeks, received the news of her change at the Casa Rosada, just after arriving in the country after her trip to Washington, where she met with investors, businessmen, World Bank officials and the IMF (International Monetary Fund).
As Batakis will leave the Ministry of Economy, she will now become president of Banco Nación, a position previously held by Eduardo Hecker. In addition, due to the integration of the Ministries of Productive Development and Agriculture in the Ministry of Economy, Daniel Scioli will return as Argentina’s ambassador to Brazil; while Julián Domínguez presented his letter of resignation.
Latest changes
Inside the last modifications for the equipment of the Executive, it was learned that President Alberto Fernández appointed Juan Manuel Olmos, current head of advisers to the presidency, as deputy chief of staff. Jorge Neme, who was in that position, will move to the orbit of Economy.
In addition, Martín Pollera resigned from the Secretary of Domestic Trade. In any case, it is still necessary to define who will accompany Sergio Massa within his management, which will be announced next Monday.
