Weeks after taking office, Economy Minister, Sergio Massa, finally managed to confirm Gabriel Rubinstein (linked to ex-minister Roberto Lavagna) as his choice of deputy minister, overcoming Kirchnerite resistance, due to his recommendation of auterity and earlier tweets along the lines of “Joinin Kirchnerism is tantamount to saying: I am an idiot”. Rubinstein also criticised the appointment of Massa’s predecessor, Silvina Batakis, as being approved by a “fiscally irresponsible” vice-president. But Massa explained the delay as Rubinstein first needing to resolve family issues and contractual obligations. At least, half a dozen prestigious economists had previously turned the offer down.