Argentina’s Senate passes pension reform linked to inflation, challenging President Javier Milei’s austerity measures. The bill’s broad support could spark social backlash if vetoed.
Bollywood Fever: Argentina’s Senate on Thursday passed a significant pension reform aimed at adjusting pensions in line with inflation, a move that could undermine the strict fiscal balance advocated by President Javier Milei.
The bill, which passed with overwhelming support—61 votes in favor and eight against—introduces a new mechanism for pension adjustments, reflecting the country’s soaring inflation rates.
Libertarian President Milei, who assumed office in December, has prioritized austerity measures in an effort to combat Argentina’s triple-digit inflation.
However, these policies have coincided with a sharp rise in poverty, now affecting half of the population. Despite the economic rationale behind his austerity measures, the new pension reform has gained broad political support, putting Milei in a challenging position.

Milei has indicated that he might veto the pension reform, citing concerns over its impact on the country’s fiscal stability.
However, given the bill’s widespread backing, any attempt to veto it could spark significant social backlash.
Senator Juliana Di Tullio, representing the Peronist center-left, highlighted the urgent need for the reform, noting, “55.5% of Argentines are in poverty and 17.5% are in extreme poverty.
Many of them are senior citizens.” Her remarks underscore the pressing social issues at play, particularly for Argentina’s elderly population, many of whom are struggling under current economic conditions.
The pension reform comes on the heels of a recent congressional decision to strike down a presidential decree that would have significantly increased the intelligence budget.
Lawmakers argued that those funds should instead be allocated to address more immediate social needs, reflecting growing tensions over how the government prioritizes spending amidst widespread economic hardship.
As Argentina grapples with these competing pressures, the passage of the pension reform marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over balancing fiscal responsibility with the urgent needs of its citizens.
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