Overview

• A joint congressional committee is reviewing a bill proposed by Deputy Daniel Arroyo to declare a national disability emergency and update benefit criteria.
• Projections indicate that between 270,000 and 400,000 non-contributive disability pensions could be eliminated by year-end due to government austerity policies.
• Disability organizations have joined weekly protests alongside retirees at Plaza de los Dos Congresos to demand rights and resources.
• Service providers face severe financial strain, with fee schedules and workshop wages stagnant since late 2024, despite rising inflation.
• The Agencia Nacional de Discapacidad (Andis) audit of pensions has been criticized for a lack of transparency, with many beneficiaries reportedly unaware of the process.