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Alejandro Vilches resigns as Argentina's National Secretary of Disability

Alejandro Vilches has resigned from his position as Argentina's National Secretary of Disability, citing “strictly personal reasons.” His departure follows significant political tension regarding the 2027 Budget proposal, which included controversial measures to deregulate the disability benefit system and implement cuts to non-contributory pensions. The proposal sparked backlash from opposition figures, including Senator Patricia Bullrich, who criticized a lack of coordination within the government regarding these changes.

In response to the internal and external criticism, the government indicated it might revise the budget provisions for the sector. The resignation also follows reports of a major financial discrepancy discovered during an audit of the former National Disability Agency (ANDIS), which allegedly revealed a gap of over 158 billion pesos in debt and payment records.

Pablo Di Liscia has been appointed to succeed Vilches. Di Liscia, who previously led the IOMA health insurance institute in Buenos Aires, is tasked with optimizing access to benefits and continuing the integral audit of work disability pensions to identify and eliminate fraudulent benefits.

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Alejandro Vilches · Mario Lugones · Ministerio de Salud · Ministry of Health · National Secretary of Disability · Pablo Di Liscia · Patricia Bullrich · Secretaría Nacional de Discapacidad

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