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Argentina disability reform project gains majority support in Congress
The Argentine government has secured a majority report in the Chamber of Deputies for its “Strengthening, Sustainability, and Permanent Efficiency in the Disability System” project. This legislative initiative aims to replace the current disability emergency regime with a permanent framework. The project received 42 signatures, including support from the PRO and UCR parties, though some provincial blocks dissented.
The proposal follows significant controversy regarding the 2027 Budget, which includes a 26.7% real spending reduction. To address opposition concerns, the government agreed to maintain monthly inflation-linked updates for pensions and allow beneficiaries to hold formal employment without losing benefits. The project also seeks to maintain the universal nomenclator for services and implement bimonthly updates for providers.
In contrast to the national debate, the Córdoba provincial government announced it is allocating $230 billion to the disability sector for 2026, representing an 80% increase from 2025 levels to support over 350 non-governmental institutions.
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Argentina · Chamber of Deputies · Government of Argentina · La Libertad Avanza · PRO · UCR · Unión Cívica Radical
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The disability proposal received 42 signatures in favor. www.informeseprimero.com.ar · www.ellitoral.com.ar
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Córdoba provincial government is allocating $230 billion to the disability sector in 2026. www.cba.gov.ar · lajornadaweb.com.ar
- [● 4 SOURCES] The PRO party issued a statement criticizing the government's management of disability policy. labandadiario.com · www.parlamentario.com · asiesnuestravida.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The 2027 Budget proposal sent to Congress represents a 26.7% reduction in real spending. diarioelcentinela.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The officialist proposal includes monthly pension updates tied to inflation. diarioelcentinela.com
- [● 4 SOURCES] The government's disability sustainability project received a majority report in the Chamber of Deputies with support from PRO and UCR. diariotortuga.com · www.informeseprimero.com.ar · www.ellitoral.com.ar