Antonio Erman González Explained

Antonio Erman González (16 May 1935 – 2 February 2007) was an Argentine politician. He occupied many charges during the presidency of Carlos Menem, like Minister of Economy,[1] [2] Minister of Health, Minister of Defense, Minister of Labour[3] and President of Central Bank of Argentina. He also was National Deputy for Buenos Aires district and Ambassador of Argentina in Italy.

Born in La Rioja Province, Erman González received his CPA from the National University of Córdoba in 1960.

He was a close friend of president Menem and was accused on an arms trafficking scandal and was arrested once on these charges.[4] [5]

Notes and References

  1. News: Argentina Run for The Money . 6 September 2019 . Time . 15 January 1990.
  2. Book: Weyland, Kurt Gerhard.. The politics of market reform in fragile democracies : Argentina, Brazil, Peru, and Venezuela. 2002. Princeton University Press. 0691096430. Princeton. 48773771.
  3. Web site: Armas: Erman González insultó a Palito Ortega. 11 September 1998. www.lanacion.com.ar. es. 8 September 2019.
  4. News: Ex-minister jailed as gun deal backfires . 6 September 2019 . IOL News . 21 May 2001.
  5. News: Americas: Argentina: Arms Charge For Ex-Minister . The New York Times . 6 September 2019 . The New York Times . 24 May 2001.