In her usual press conference on Thursdays, Gabriela Cerruti referred to the inflationary pressure that the country is facing, for which a bonus for retirees in order to reduce the impact of price escalation.
According to the presidential spokesperson, the subsidy will serve so that citizens do not “fall behind inflation”, so that the bonus for retirees would take into account the rises in the domestic market.
Although Cerruti did not anticipate many details of what the bonus for retireesYes was able to confirm that the official announcement would be made by ANSES and President Alberto Fernández in the next few hours.
This given that the Government is still evaluating the details of how the subsidy will be implemented and what the adjustment should be to reinforce the income of pensioners throughout the national territory.
Even more so if we consider that inflation could increase much more in March, since the conflict between Russia and Ukraine has drastically affected international markets.
On the subject, Gabriela Cerruti also notified that, due to the conflict, this year the country will have to import less gas, which could affect Argentine households during the winter; Despite this, the spokeswoman assured that the service will not be lacking.
President Alberto Fernández will announce the bonus for retirees in the next 48 hours
According to Cerruti, after 48 hours, President Alberto Fernández and the head of ANSES, Fernanda Raverta, will communicate the details about the subsidy for pensioners and retirees.
The measure is still being evaluated by the president, Raverta, and the economy minister, Martín Guzmán. Nevertheless, the bonus would be aimed especially at retirees who earn less.
“It will be announced in the next few hours by the people in charge of the issue and the President of the Nation. This will happen in the next 48 hours, no more,” said the presidential spokeswoman.
