# Social security updates and legal developments in AR > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/social-security-benefit-updates-in-argentina-and-peru > Updated: 2026-08-22T22:54:02.000Z. Sources: 99. Developments: 5. In Argentina, ANSES has confirmed a 2.11% increase for various social security benefits for September 2026, following July inflation data from INDEC. This adjustment applies to pensions, the Universal Child Allowance (AUH), and other social benefits. For the AUH, the standard amount will reach $123,221.55 per child, while the amount for children with disabilities will rise to $401,226.62. Regarding retirement benefits, the minimum pension is projected to be approximately $428,591.22, which may reach $498,591.22 for some recipients when including a provisional bonus. To ensure future eligibility, workers are advised to use official ARCA tools to verify that employers are correctly depositing retirement contributions. Legal developments regarding former President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner have intensified. The Federal Oral Court No. 2, in the context of the Vialidad case, has ordered an embargo on several of her assets to recover estimated damages of 685 billion pesos. Simultaneously, the Federal Social Security Chamber issued a precautionary measure that provisionally restored a life pension to Fernández de Kirchner for subsistence reasons. The reinstated pension, derived from former President Néstor Kirchner, carries a gross monthly amount of $16,090,877.01, resulting in a net amount of approximately $12 million after taxes. ANSES is applying a 20% monthly deduction to recover approximately $660 million in sums previously deemed to have been received improperly. Notably, ANSES has declined to include the ‘Zona Austral’ allowance or the former head of state benefit in these payments. Both ANSES and the Public Prosecutor’s Office have filed appeals with the Supreme Court to revoke the injunction. ## Claims - The minimum retirement pension is $419,775.93, which increases to $489,775.93 with an extraordinary bonus. (disputed) - An extraordinary bonus of $70,000 is available for those receiving minimum benefits. (disputed) - ANSES confirmed an additional payment of approximately $120,000 for certain beneficiaries in August 2026. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Social benefits will receive a 1.89% adjustment based on June inflation data. (corroborated by 3 sources) - Anses has provisionally reinstated a lifelong pension payment to Cristina Kirchner. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The reinstatement follows a precautionary measure issued by judges Juan Fantini and Sebastián Russo. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The gross monthly amount of the pension is $16,090,877.01. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The net amount is approximately $12 million after legal deductions and income tax. (corroborated by 3 sources) - A 20% monthly deduction is being applied to recover sums previously considered unduly received. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The agency declined to pay the 'Zona Austral' additional allowance. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The pension was originally suspended following the ratification of a criminal conviction in the Vialidad case. (corroborated by 3 sources) - The gross amount for the Universal Child Allowance (AUH) is set at $150,848 per child. (corroborated by 2 sources) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Cristina Kirchner's pension reinstated by court order Anses has provisionally reinstated Cristina Kirchner's lifelong pension following a court order, paying a gross monthly amount of over $16 million while applying a 20% deduction to recover previous funds. 10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cristina-kirchners-pension-reinstated-by-court-order ### 2026-08-21: Argentina retirement system: contribution verification and pension updates Guidance for Argentine workers on verifying retirement contributions and details on projected pension amounts and calculation components for September 2026. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/argentina-retirement-system-contribution-verification-and-pension-updates ### 2026-08-20: Cristina Kirchner faces asset embargo and pension restoration Argentine courts have embargoed assets of Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, including her residence, while ANSES provisionally restored her life pension following a judicial order. 42 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chubut-launches-assistance-program-for-vulnerable-retirees ### 2026-08-18: ANSES announces September 2026 benefit increases in Argentina ANSES will implement benefit increases in Argentina for September 2026, adjusting pensions and the AUH by 2.1% in line with July inflation rates. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/anses-manages-unemployment-benefits-and-pension-schedules-in-argentina ### 2026-08-07: ANSES updates Argentina social benefit payments for August 2026 ANSES has updated Argentina's social benefit payments for August 2026, applying a 1.89% inflation adjustment to pensions and allowances, including the AUH and minimum retirement benefits. 46 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/social-security-agencies-in-argentina-and-peru-announce-august-2026-benefit-updates --- Cite as: Social security updates and legal developments in AR. 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