On January 20, President Javier Milei’s government in Argentina announced significant cuts in social benefits. Over 27,000 individuals are affected, with a halt in payments totaling 2 billion pesos ($35 million). Minister Sandra Pettovello from the Human Capital Ministry indicated these cuts were due to irregularities in beneficiary registration. Issues identified include ineligible beneficiaries, like […]
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