Celestino Rodrigo
Celestino Rodrigo was an Argentine industrial engineer who served as Minister of Economy under President Isabel Perón in 1975. He is best known for implementing a drastic economic shock policy that included a sudden devaluation of the peso and significant increases in prices and tariffs, leading to a severe inflation crisis known as the 'Rodrigazo'. His tenure as minister lasted only 50 days, after which he resigned amidst widespread social unrest.
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Celestino Rodrigo was another Minister of Economy whose tenure saw high inflation rates.
hace 50 años se volvía cotidiano el uso de la palabra hiperinflación
Argentina· 2026-02-15
Celestino Rodrigo was the bureaucrat responsible for implementing the harsh economic adjustment plan known as the Rodrigazo.
Hace 50 años, el “rodrigazo” impactaba de lleno en el corazón de la clase media argentinaArgentina· 2025-06-04
Celestino Rodrigo announced an economic package that led to a devaluation of the peso.
Qué son los dólares «bajo el colchón» que Javier Milei quiere utilizar para incentivar la economía de Argentina
Venezuela· 2025-06-02
Celestino Rodrigo was the Minister of Economy in Isabel Perón's government and implemented drastic economic measures.
el ministro nombrado por López Rega que fue a asumir en subte y subió el dólar 160%Argentina· 2025-05-31
