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Reuters
Reuters
Business
By Nicolás Misculin

Argentina's latest economy chief announces new agriculture pick

Argentina's President of the Chamber of Deputies Sergio Massa leaves after presenting his resignation in front of the Parliament before being sworn-in as the new Economy Minister, in Buenos Aires, Argentina August 2, 2022. REUTERS/Agustin Marcarian

Argentina's incoming economy minister, dubbed a "superminister" due to his expanded portfolio, announced new secretary picks including for the key farm sector on Tuesday, part of the government's latest bid to reign in a severe economic crisis.

President Alberto Fernandez tasked congressional leader Sergio Massa with taming surging inflation, government spending as well as addressing a range of tax and trade policies crucial to the country's powerhouse agricultural sector ahead of elections next year.

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