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Argentine Congress Reviews Disability Emergency Bill as Protests Intensify

Austerity measures threaten up to 400,000 disability pensions, prompting legislative action and nationwide mobilization.

Declaran emergencia en discapacidad.
El colectivo ya se había movilizado en noviembre último en Olivos en señal de protesta por la desactualización de los aranceles
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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.