The recent announcement of government by Javier Milei on the elimination of Cristina Kirchner’s privileged retirement has generated a great stir in the political and social sphere of Argentina. This measure, which also includes the cancellation of the pension derived from her late husband, Néstor Kirchner, is part of a series of actions aimed at reviewing and, in some cases, eliminating special allowances granted to former presidents and vice presidents.
The decision to cancel Cristina Kirchner’s privileged retirement is based on her conviction for corruption, a fact that the government de Milei considers incompatible with the benefit of a special pension.
According to the presidential spokesperson, Manuel Adorni, this measure represents a significant saving for the State, estimated at around 21,827,624 pesos. The elimination of these pensions is part of a broader policy of austerity and transparency that the government seeks to implement.
He government has announced that it will review between 13 and 15 additional cases of privilege retirements granted to other former presidents and vice presidents. Although no specific details have been given about the names of the beneficiaries that will be reviewed, it has been confirmed that the case of Carlos Menem will not be included in this review..
The main reason is that Menem is no longer alive, and his pension is collected by his wife, Zulema Yoma. The exclusion of the Carlos Menem case has generated controversy and criticism. Some argue that, like Cristina Kirchner, Menem also had convictions for corruption, and therefore, his pension should be reviewed.
However, the government has defended its decision, stating that Menem’s situation is different because his wife is the beneficiary of the pension. Furthermore, Javier Milei has publicly expressed his admiration for Menem, whom he considers “the best president of the last 40 years.”
Reactions
The measure has provoked a series of reactions in the political sphere. Cristina Kirchner’s followers have denounced the decision as political persecution and an attempt to delegitimize her legacy. On the other hand, supporters of government of Milei have applauded the measure as a necessary step towards transparency and justice.
Zulemita Menem, daughter of former president Carlos Menem, has also come out to defend her father’s pension, arguing that the criminal cases against him did not have a final sentence at the time of his death. This defense has added a new chapter to the already complex discussion about privileged retirements in Argentina.
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