Monday, March 5, 2012

Argentina's president-elect names Cabinet including 37-year-old banker as economy minister

President-elect Cristina Fernandez on Wednesday named the 37-year-old head of a state-run bank to be Argentina's economy minister when she takes office next month.

Fernandez appointed Martin Lousteau, president of the Banco de la Provincia de Buenos Aires, to replace outgoing Economy Minister Miguel Peirano.

The president-elect will retain several ministers from the Cabinet of her husband, outgoing President Nestor Kirchner, including Cabinet Chief Alberto Fernandez and Foreign Minister Jorge Taiana.

Labor Minister Carlos Tomada, Defense Minister Nilda Garre and Planning Minister Julio De Vido were also confirmed by the president-elect, who will …

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