http://www.smh.com.au/news/0112/29/world/world100.html A leading official in the new administration of Argentina's interim President Adolfo Rodriguez Saa resigned early today following massive street protests that erupted in the centre of the capital. Police used tear gas and high-pressure water to disperse thousands of protesters who gathered at the the Plaza de Mayo, in front of the presidential palace, demanding the resignation of top government officials accused of corruption in past governments. On December 20 mass protests at the Plaza de Mayo led to the toppling of former president Fernando de la Rua, who was replaced days later by interim President Adolfo Rodriguez Saa. Carlos Grosso, a chief presidential aide resigned hours after the the protests started. Presidential adviser Luis Lusquinos confirmed to reporters early today that Rodriguez Saa had accepted Grosso's resignation. Grosso was one of the least popular figures named to the new government because of alleged corruption while he served as mayor of Buenos Aires during the presidency of former president Carlos Menem. Late yesterday and early today thousands of demonstrators across the capital spontaneously took to the streets, banging on pots and pans to protest the incorporation of allegedly corrupt officials into government, as well as continued limits on withdrawing of money from bank accounts. Argentines are angry because the new government has maintained limits on cash withdrawals from the banks to 1,000 pesos (dollars) a month. Officials also announced that once the restrictions are lifted, term deposits will paid out in the new currency - called argentinos - that has depreciated even before it hits the streets, further adding to public discontent. http://www.indymedia.org/ and argentina IMC,narconews. for more on...