Through a decree of necessity (DNU) and urgency issued by the National Executive Branch and published this Thursday at Official bulletinthe integrated system of retirements and pensions.
In the original text it is established that the sons and daughters of the beneficiaries of the non-contributory pensions of Law No. 23,848, which recognizes war veterans of the South Atlantic conflictthey can only perceive the benefit up to 18 years of age.
Now, the DNU modifies this age limitation. As of its entry into force, the sons and daughters of war veterans will be able to receive the honorary pension beyond the age of 18.as long as they do not have the right to another pension, are not incapacitated for work and are not married or in a cohabiting union.
The modification of the decree is justified for the following reasons:
- War veterans are recognized for their service to their country and their sacrifice. The honorary pension is a way to honor his memory and his merits.
- The age limitation of 18 years may be unfair to the sons and daughters of war veterans who, for various reasons, cannot access a pension through other means.
- The modification of the decree is compatible with the current economic and social situation, which especially affects lower-income sectors.
The decree will come into force upon its publication in the Official Gazette, that is, this Thursday, November 16, 2023.
The context of the measure
The announcement was made in the last few hours by the Chief of Staff and candidate for vice presidency for Unión por la Patria (UP), Agustín Rossi, during the 35th. Congress of the Confederation of War Veterans of the Argentine Republic that took place in the city of Santa Fe, in which the secretary of the Malvinas, Antarctica and South Atlantic also participated, Guillermo Carmona.
Likewise, the Minister of Economy and presidential candidate, Sergio Massareferred to the measure when leading the event in the Port of Buenos Aires for the start of the Antarctic campaign for the period 2023/2024.
“Yesterday we signed the decree that makes legitimate heirs to the children and cohabitants of those who fought in the Malvinas to guarantee not only honoring their memory, but that the right won in combat be respected in hereditary terms for all the families of the Malvinas heroes“said Massa.
In dialogue with Ambitthe president of the Confederation of War Veterans of the Argentine Republic and of the Federation of the Province of Buenos Aires, Ramon Roblesexpressed his satisfaction with the news.
“The Confederation was the one that managed it and today it was announced in our Congress. It was announced by the Chief of Staff, Agustín Rossi“, Robles commented exultantly.
In that vein, the vice president of the Buenos Aires Federation, Oscar Vázquez, highlighted the symbolic value of the measure: “At some point we will no longer be there. Our children are going to become adults and old people, and they will continue to earn that money, which is not much either, but they are going to say ‘my dad was in the Malvinas war so many years ago, for the claim of sovereignty over our Islands’ and that is very important.“.
Source: Ambito
