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Argentina ends 900,000 welfare plans and replaces them with training vouchers
Beneficiaries have already started receiving notifications through the Mi Argentina app and by email, informing them of the program's end date and the option to enroll in the new scheme. Those who take no action before the deadline will lose the benefit permanently, according to official sources.
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Argentina lowers the age of criminal responsibility to 14 after Senate approval
The vote followed extensive debate in the upper chamber, with lawmakers presenting sharply divided views on the balance between public safety and the protection of minors. Supporters framed the reform as a necessary update to outdated legislation, while critics warned about potential long-term social consequences.
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Government to Begin Transformation of Social Welfare Programs into Employment Schemes in May
The reform seeks to gradually replace long-standing direct assistance schemes with systems that encourage formal labor market participation.
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Labor reform approved in Congress: key changes and what comes next
The ruling coalition and allied parties secured enough votes to pass the bill, while most opposition lawmakers voted against it. Due to last-minute amendments, the text must now return to the Senate before becoming law.
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Labor reform in Argentina: Law debated without Article 44 amid rising political tension
The debate takes place in a highly tense political climate, with protests outside Congress, intense negotiations among parties, and growing uncertainty about the law’s long-term impact on the workforce.
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FATE shuts down its historic plant in Argentina and puts the tire industry at risk
The decision results in the dismissal of around 920 employees and brings an end to one of the country’s most traditional industrial brands, long associated with quality manufacturing and technical expertise.
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CGT Confirms February 19 Strike as Labour Reform Faces Key Vote in Congress
Argentina’s Chamber of Deputies is set to debate the labour reform bill on Thursday, February 19, following its approval in the Senate and amid growing political pressure.
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Argentina’s Senate Approves Labor Reform Bill as Final Vote Moves to Lower House
The government argues that the reform is essential to modernize outdated labor regulations, while unions and opposition parties warn that it weakens workers’ rights.
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Argentina’s Main Labor Union Calls for Mass Protest Amid Rising Strike Tensions
The decision was made during a high-level meeting of union leaders representing key sectors of the economy. While the organization stopped short of declaring a general strike, it warned that stronger measures remain an option if authorities refuse to revise the bill.
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Argentina’s Economy Minister Sparks Controversy After Saying He Buys Clothes Abroad
Argentina’s Economy Minister, Luis Caputo, sparked controversy after admitting that he often purchases clothing abroad due to lower prices. What initially sounded like an informal remark quickly spread across social media and news outlets.
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Argentina and the United States sign major trade agreement to boost exports and investment
The Argentine government announced the signing of a comprehensive trade and investment agreement with the United States, marking a significant step in economic relations between the two countries. The deal is designed to reduce trade barriers, streamline regulations, and encourage stronger commercial ties.
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ANSES to pay up to $341,000 in unemployment benefits before the end of January
This benefit is known as the Unemployment Allowance and is designed for employees who were dismissed without cause or lost their jobs due to company closures or contract terminations. It is not a universal payment, but a temporary monthly income calculated based on previous salaries and social security contributions.
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