Argentine economy minister forced to resign

Roberto Lavagna was forced to resign this week as Argentina's economy minister, raising doubts over the sustainability of the country's economic recovery.

Lavagna took over the economy after Argentina's default and devaluation at the end of 2001. He was asked to go by President Nestor Kirchner.

Local reports said friction between the two men had intensified in recent weeks - first because Mr Lavagna had refused to participate in last month's legislative elections and, more recently, because of

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