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The government has announced that it will provide a bonus to a segment of the population. Here's who qualifies and when the transfers will be made.
Last Tuesday (26), the government proclaimed an additional benefit for some citizens. On that occasion, the Minister of Economy announced the creation of yet another benefit for people, with the purpose of mitigating the inflationary impact on family financial planning.
Argentina is currently facing severe economic instability, heightened by high inflation rates and the continued depreciation of the national currency. As such, the Argentine government has been implementing bonuses and aid with the aim of supporting the population during this period of adversity.
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This week, it was revealed that the government support will include self-employed workers as the next beneficiaries. It is expected that this contribution will reach 2 to 3 million Argentines working in the informal sector.
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How will the bonus work for self-employed workers?
According to the Argentine Economy Minister, Sergio Massa, self-employed workers will receive 94 thousand pesos this year, equivalent to R$ 1352.29, distributed in two installments of 47 thousand pesos, one in October and the other in November.
When asked about the origin of the funds for this bonus, Massa explained that it comes from tax advances from large banks and financial institutions. He confirmed that they have already notified the corporations about this advance.
The announcement of the offer of a new bonus by the Argentine government comes just a few weeks before the October 22 elections, in which Sergio Massa is a candidate.
Who is eligible?
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According to data provided by the government, only self-employed workers who do not receive other government benefits are eligible to receive the 94,000 peso bonus. Furthermore, an analysis of the individuals' financial situations will be carried out before finalizing who will receive the transfers.
Those who wish to apply for the bonus can now register on the official website of the National Social Security Administration (Anses).
