16, even as he sought to downplay any possible fallout with the United States. Argentina's Fernandez bets on 'superministry' to stop economic bleeding BUENOS AIRES - Argentine President Alberto Fernandez launched his latest effort to tackle an economy in crisis on Thursday, tapping one of the ruling coalition's most powerful figures to lead a new "superministry" on the same day the central bank hiked its key interest rate to 60%. Fernandez picked politician Sergio Massa for the new role of overseeing economic, manufacturing and agricultural policy.
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By Nicols Misculin BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentine President Alberto Fernandez launched his latest effort to tackle an economy in crisis on Thursda.
BUENOS AIRES (Reuters) - Argentine President Alberto Fernandez launched his latest effort to tackle an economy in crisis on Thursday, tapping one of the ruling coalition's most powerful figures to lead a new "superministry" on the same day the central bank hiked interest rates to 60%.