In the first half of this year, 99,673 people obtained their retirement approval under the general regime of Argentina’s National Social Security Administration (Anses), marking a 45% decrease compared to the same period in 2025 and a 53% drop relative to the first half of 2024. This decline continues a downward trend since 2022 and 2023, with fewer retirees accessing benefits now than in previous years. The reduction is attributed primarily to the expiration of a program allowing individuals to purchase missing contributions in March 2025, combined with ongoing high levels of informal employment and strict legal requirements mandating at least 30 years of contributions for eligibility. For the first time in many years, a smaller percentage of retirees used moratorium or contribution-purchase programs—43%—compared to those who met the contribution requirement directly—57%. Previously, over seven out of ten new retirees had relied on such plans. In 2024, Congress passed legislation to reintroduce a moratorium program, but it was vetoed by President Javier Milei’s administration. The existing moratorium scheme, established under Law 27.705, allowed retirees to pay off outstanding ar背
Bias read (Center): The article presents statistical data and explains policy changes affecting retirement access in Argentina. It does not exhibit overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or editorializing. The framing remains neutral, focusing on numerical trends and legislative actions without favoring any side.
