This was confirmed by Government sources to Ámbito. The last State assistance to vulnerable sectors was in October.
The government of Javier Milei consider paying a year-end bonus to vulnerable sectors. This was confirmed by sources from the Ministry of Human Capitalthe wallet you drive Sandra Pettovelloto Ambit.
“The measure is being studied,” said the same sources when asked by this media. Although details such as the universe of beneficiaries and the amount still remain to be defined, the truth is that it would be the first bonus of the “Milei era” for this sector.
Before taking office, the President announced that the only portfolio that would be able to overspend was Human Capital, but he clarified that if he does so, the others will have to adjust even more. Given the imminent cut in public spending, he anticipated “social containment”. “The only open wallet is that of the Minister of Human Capital”, he stated then.
What are the Government’s measures regarding social plans
Days ago, the Minister of Economy Luis Caputo announced the new package of economic measures. In this framework, he announced only two decisions to contain the most vulnerable sectors: a 100% increase for the Universal Child Allowance (AUH) and 50% for the AlimentaR Card.
However, the Government also defined a measure that harms the beneficiaries of Empower Work, the program aimed at people over 18 and under 65 who work in the popular economy. As announced by the head of the Treasury Palace, the amounts of this program will be frozen in accordance with what is established in the 2023 Budget and the intermediaries will be “eliminated.” The Job Empowerment grants the equivalent to half of a minimum, vital and mobile wage.
The last extraordinary assistance that the most vulnerable sectors received was in September and October. On that occasion, the then Minister of Economy, Sergio Massaannounced a bonus of $20 thousand to be collected in two installments for the beneficiaries of the Empower Work program.
Source: Ambito
