Argentine economy minister resigns amid peso and diesel woes

Argentina’s economy minister, Martin Guzman, has announced his resignation (Jose Luis Magana/AP)

Argentina’s economy minister has resigned unexpectedly, dealing a fresh blow to the government of President Alberto Fernandez as the country struggles with economic problems.

Martin Guzman stepped down after a week in which Argentina’s currency hit an all-time low against the US dollar amid soaring inflation and truck drivers staged protests over shortages of diesel fuel.