Argentina’s energy secretary resigns

Argentina’s energy secretary has quit, international media reported on Friday.

While no reason was provided for the resignation of Javier Iguacel, the news came shortly after plans for a 35% increase of electricity prices in 2019 were leaked, Reuters reported.

Iguacel is to be replaced by Gustavo Lopetegui, the report added.

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