Argentina govt threatens to repeal disability articles; budget dispute strains allies
The Argentine government is threatening to repeal articles of a disability emergency law amid a dispute over the 2027 Budget, with the libertarian bloc claiming a drafting error. The opposition warns of funding cuts, and tensions with coalition allies are rising. The outcome is uncertain, but the episode signals potential political instability and fiscal policy friction.
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Argentina: Milei Budget Threatens Disability Protections, Strains Coalition
The Argentine government, under President Milei, has proposed a 2027 Budget that includes the removal of key articles from the Disability Emergency Law, impacting pension rules, health coverage, and basic benefits. This move, confirmed by government actions to strip payment updates from the budget law, has generated significant opposition and is straining relations with coalition allies. The final legislative outcome and its impact on social spending remain uncertain.