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Argentina Moves to Reclaim Millions After Revoking Kirchner’s Privileged Pensions

Following the formal suspension of Cristina Kirchner’s dual pensions, ANSES consults on recovering overpaid geographic bonuses linked to her fraud conviction.

Cristina Kirchner percibió hasta noviembre de 2024 unos 35 millones de pesos mensuales por haberes jubilatorios de privilegio
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Overview

  • The Milei administration has officially revoked Cristina Kirchner’s presidential and widow’s pensions, citing legal incompatibility after her fraud conviction was upheld.
  • ANSES is seeking guidance from the Treasury on whether to reclaim the Austral zone bonus retroactively, potentially dating back to 2009.
  • Kirchner’s lawyer has filed an administrative appeal, disputing the pension revocation as a procedural error and requesting its reversal.
  • The government estimates a monthly savings of over 21.8 million pesos from the pension revocation and is exploring broader financial recoveries.
  • ANSES confirmed Kirchner received geographic allowances for residing in Río Gallegos while living in Buenos Aires, prompting further legal scrutiny.