Javier Milei, president of Argentina, vetoed three bills that aimed to increase pensions and disability benefits, leading to public outrage. He claimed the measures would disrupt fiscal balance and insisted there was no funding available. Pensioners are severely affected by his austerity policies and regularly demonstrate outside Congress. Overriding the veto requires a two-thirds parliamentary majority, and Milei plans to contest the bills in court if necessary. Current pension payments fall significantly short of the cost of living, worsening financial struggles for recipients.
Eduardo Barnei, 79, from Berazategui, states, "It's impossible to survive on a minimum pension. Last month I received 370,000 pesos, including a 70,000-peso bonus."
Edda Beitia, 77, from Greater Buenos Aires, says, "Life is very difficult. We are often outnumbered by security forces during our protests, who use force to disperse us."
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