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Argentina 2027 Budget sparks disputes over disability and university funding

The Argentine government is facing significant internal and external pressure regarding its 2027 Budget proposal. Key points of contention include proposed cuts to disability benefits and university funding. The budget seeks to eliminate the automatic update of disability payments and the compatibility between disability pensions and formal employment. The National Interuniversity Council (CIN) estimates that universities require approximately $11 trillion, significantly higher than the government's $7.35 trillion proposal.

Internal tensions have surfaced within the ruling coalition. Senator Patricia Bullrich publicly disputed claims made by Chief of Staff Diego Santilli, asserting that disability-related budget changes were not discussed during a recent political leadership meeting. Bullrich noted that both she and Speaker Martín Menem only learned of these specific modifications once the project reached Congress. Additionally, the sudden resignation of National Secretary of Disability Alejandro Vilches has added to the uncertainty surrounding the sector.

To address fiscal goals, Economy Minister Luis Caputo has proposed transferring public works responsibilities to provincial governments. Meanwhile, the government is negotiating with allied political blocs to potentially modify the budget's most sensitive articles to ensure parliamentary support.

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Alejandro Vilches · Argentina · Central Bank of Argentina · Diego Santilli · Javier Milei · La Libertad Avanza · Luis Caputo · Martín Menem · Osvaldo Jaldo · Patricia Bullrich

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