Macri is betting that such moves will improve the stuttering economy, which shrank by 0.7 percent in the first quarter. The president believes that an economic revival will trickle down to those worse-off, as poverty levels are rising in Argentina. In it, the government’s strategies to revive key sectors of the economy, promote private enterprise and encourage inclusive long-term growth will be presented,” a statement released by the Foreign Ministry said. Today’s eventsFollowing his opening remarks this morning, Macri will open a panel discussion called “Investing in Argentina: A Global Perspective,” in which leaders of global companies assess the possibilities for private investment in Argentina. “Business leaders were confident from day one, but we had some prior problems to resolve, that have (now) been resolved,” she said ahead of today’s event.

Source: Bueno Aires Herald September 13, 2016 04:41 UTC