[2] Starting in 1992, Batakis held a number of public offices in the government of Buenos Aires Province.

[2] As economy minister of Buenos Aires, Batakis introduced a reform in the provincial tax revenue distribution system.

During Scioli's 2015 presidential campaign, the then-governor announced Batakis was his pick for an eventual economy minister.

As secretary, Batakis headed the negotiations for a new fiscal consensus in order to grant Argentina's 23 provinces further financial autonomy and judicial stability for the Argentine tax system.

There were lengthy and conflictive negotiations between the factions of the Frente de Todos, which culminated in the appointment of Batakis, a vocal supporter of Cristina Kirchner's economic policies.