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Martin Redrado, a Harvard educated economist and former trade minister, is resisting government calls for him to step down as central bank president.

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REDRADO FUTURE DECIDED IN CONGRESS Central bank officials say Redrado has no plans to resign and wants Congress to decide his fate.

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REDRADO CHOOSES TO STEP DOWN On Thursday the Central Bank nine member board of directors, including Redrado, is scheduled to meet. The board is reportedly split between Redrado loyalists and members who are closer to President Fernandez.

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Officials said on Wednesday the government was looking to designate Mario Blejer, who headed the bank in 2002. He has turned down the offer, according to a newspaper report, but he could reconsider once Redrado future becomes clear.

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PROLONGED TURMOIL If the turmoil drags on, it would add to already rising tensions between the branches of power. The Supreme Court has asked the government to explain its decision to tap foreign currency reserves to make debt payments as part of a lawsuit filed before the high court.

Opposition leaders in Congress sought a court injunction to block the plan, claiming it threatens the central bank autonomy.

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