Nestor Kirchner, Argentina's president-elect, announced choices for his administration's cabinet positions on Tuesday, May 20, 2003. Creating a number of new posts, such as the Ministry of Federal Planning, Public Investment and Services, Kirchner signaled his interest in expanding state-sponsored public works programs. He also increased the power of the Minister of the Economy. Kirchner, who is a member of the Peronist party, won the presidency after Carlos Menem withdrew from the race last week.