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May 20, 2022

Will Argentina’s New Economy Minister Shift Energy Policy?

President Alberto Fernández (left) this month named Silvina Batakis (right) as Argentina’s new economy minister, following the unexpected resignation of former Minister Martín Guzmán. // Photo: Argentine Government.

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Claudio Loser, president and CEO of Centennial Group Latin America and former head of the Western Hemisphere department at the International Monetary Fund: “Minister Silvina Batakis still constitutes an economic unknown. However, her recent statements have brought some calm to the markets. The exit of Minister Guzmán was a traumatic event, worsening expectations about the government’s ability to pursue its program with the IMF. The new minister said she will continue to observe the agreed program, and her communications with the IMF managing director were positive. Batakis has indicated support for fiscal and monetary discipline, though she has defended the erroneous notion that the exchange rate system is in good shape…”

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