Argentina ANSES announces $70,000 pension bonus and 1.9% increase for August 2026

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

• [○ 1 SOURCE] ANSES has not reactivated its credit program; families must seek loans from private banks.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] A pending legislative proposal would allow ANSES to grant loans up to ARS 1.5 million with interest TAMAR + 10 pp and repayment capped at 30 % of income.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The ANSES credit program was eliminated by Decree 421/2025.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Families with children up to five years receive the full AUH payment when health controls are automatically validated. canalc.com.ar
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Resolution 1170/2025 did not change the general AUH eligibility requirements, including school attendance from age five and handling of prior retentions. canalc.com.ar
• [○ 1 SOURCE] If health controls cannot be validated, the 20 % AUH retention continues and beneficiaries must present their AUH booklet next year to retrieve the withheld amount. canalc.com.ar
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The proposed program would have ANSES cancel debts directly and recover the money through automatic deductions from AUH or monthly earnings.
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Automatic validation uses data cross‑checking between ANSES and the Ministry of Health. canalc.com.ar
• [DISPUTED] Official Special hourly wage in Zone A is 7,420 Argentine pesos. diariotiempo.com.ar
• [● 3 SOURCES] The pact adds non‑remunerative payments of between 50,000 and 100,000 Argentine pesos, varying by category. diariotiempo.com.ar
• [● 3 SOURCES] UOCRA and business chambers signed a collective agreement for construction workers covering June‑August 2026. diariotiempo.com.ar
• [● 3 SOURCES] Helper hourly wage in Zone A is 5,399 Argentine pesos. diariotiempo.com.ar