12:22 | Lima, Dec. 22 (ANDINA).
President Alan Garcia announced that Peru's minister of Production, Mercedes Araoz, was appointed new minister of Economy and Finance, replacing Luis Carranza, who presented his resignation.
The swearing-in ceremony takes place tonight at 19:00 hours (24:00 GMT) at the Government Palace.
"This is the first time in Peru's history that a woman is appointed minister of Finance. It's an important goal, she's a professional with a major in Economics who has worked efficiently in the Ministries of Production and Foreign Trade", he said.
"I hope she can fulfill a long-term job," President Garciahe said to the press.
Garcia explained that the new appointment takes place one year after minister Carranza committed himself to chair the Ministry of Finance.
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Published: 12/22/2009