Senate salary hike: allowances near 8 private salaries, 25 pensions; not region's highest

Argentine Senate salaries increased, with allowances now equivalent to nearly 8 private-sector salaries and 25 pensions, though not the highest in the region. The claim is based on a fact-check by Chequeado, which verifies the figures but notes regional comparisons. This development is politically sensitive in Argentina, where public-sector pay is a contentious issue amid economic instability.