VOICED : Macri toma juramento a nuevo equipo economico de su gabinete

Argentine President Mauricio Macri swore in Nicolás Dujovne and Luis Caputo as the new ministers of Hacienda and Finanzas. They replaced Alfonso Prat-Gay, who was dismissed in December. The new team faces economic challenges, including a recession and over 40% annual inflation. Their immediate goal is to access markets in the coming weeks. Dujovne stated that the economy is stabilizing and predicted growth by the fourth quarter of 2017.

Who was sworn in as the new Minister of Finance in Argentina?

• Nicolás Dujovne

• Luis Caputo

• Mauricio Macri

• Alfonso Prat-Gay

What was the main economic challenge mentioned for the new team?

• Currency devaluation

• Recession and high inflation

• Low foreign investment

• High unemployment

What is the initial goal of the new economic team?

• Access the markets

• Increase exports

• Reduce taxes

• Improve infrastructure

What positive trend is observed in the Argentinian economy?

• Rising unemployment

• Increasing inflation

• Stabilization and decreasing inflation

• Decreasing foreign reserves

By when is the Argentinian economy expected to grow according to Dujovne?

• Fourth quarter of 2017

• First quarter of 2017

• Second quarter of 2017

• Third quarter of 2017