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How do economic policies affect you when half the country works without rights or guarantees? The growing labour informality in Argentina under Milei's administration raises serious doubts about the future of employment and social protection for millions of families.
Labour Informality Grows in Argentina Despite Government Policies
According to recent data from INDEC, labour informality in Argentina has increased by 1.6% under the Milei administration, reaching 9 million people who work without formal registration, representing 43% of the workforce. This increase occurs despite government decisions, such as the elimination of fines for non-registration in the bases law and the labour reform, which were presented as measures to reduce informality.
The rise in informal workers adds to an already recorded increase in unemployment, indicating a contraction in the number of employed people and greater labour precariousness. This trend raises concern about the recognition of rights and economic stability for millions of Argentinians.
Governors Denounce PAMI's Abandonment of Elderly People
Martín Llaryora, governor of Córdoba, has publicly demanded that the national government ensure PAMI does not abandon the elderly and that it allocates the necessary resources for their care. This demand comes amid a 72-hour strike by PAMI's primary care physicians, which worsens the situation for retirees. At the same time, legislators from Córdoba have introduced bills in Congress to settle the debt the national government owes PAMI and regularise its operations.
The concern over PAMI's situation reflects a broader pattern of the national government's withdrawal from social services, directly impacting the quality of life of millions of vulnerable people. The stance of Economy Minister Luis Caputo to continue cutting benefits deepens the anxiety among governors.
"I publicly ask: stop hiding, show your faces and provide the resources. PAMI cannot be abandoning the elderly."
Tucumán Takes Over Care of PAMI's Elderly Despite Massive Debt
The governor of Tucumán, Osvaldo Jaldo, has confirmed that the provincial health system is receiving elderly PAMI patients who cannot find care in other clinics, even though PAMI owes the province more than 50,000 million pesos. Jaldo emphasised the commitment to leaving no retiree without medical care, highlighting the critical state of social services provided by the national government.
The situation in Tucumán is a concrete example of how provinces are absorbing costs and responsibilities in the face of the withdrawal of federal services. PAMI's debt impacts provincial finances and confirms the growing concern among governors over the abandonment of vital social programmes for the population.
"Even though PAMI owes the province more than 50,000 million pesos that it does not pay us, we will never leave an elderly person without care."
Rise in Vehicle Registrations Reflects Dominance of Imports in Argentina
Vehicle registration data in Argentina reveals a 58.2% growth in motorcycle registrations, but a concerning trend towards imports in other sectors. 82.4% of cars registered in the first quarter of 2026 were imported, while more than 55% of registered agricultural machinery also came from abroad. These figures raise questions about the government's vision of an export-oriented economy and national industrial growth.
This pattern of massive imports, particularly in sectors not labour-intensive such as agricultural machinery, contradicts the promise of fostering local industry and generating employment. The dependence on imported goods in key areas suggests significant challenges for economic transformation and employment sustainability in Argentina.
Testimony Reveals Exhausting Economic Reality in Argentina
Lourdes, a 28-year-old woman with a child, shared a raw account of the difficulty of living in Argentina, where wages are not enough to cover basic expenses. She described how public transport is costly and unreliable, making her income insufficient and her working day exhausting. Her father, despite having suffered an accident, took on three jobs to support the family, working a fixed position, as a Pedido Ya delivery driver, and as an Uber driver.
This personal story illustrates the profound economic crisis gripping the country, affecting the quality of life of millions of Argentinians struggling to make ends meet. The need for multiple jobs and the inadequacy of formal wages reflect the precariousness and exhaustion of the working class in the face of persistent inflation and a rising cost of living.
"I am exhausted. I am 28 years old and I don't want to know anything anymore because I am worn out by all of this."
Milei Travels to Israel as Concern Grows Over Withdrawal of Social Programmes
President Javier Milei is preparing to travel to Israel to take part in independence celebrations, following an appearance at Amcham. This trip comes at a time of growing concern among governors and mayors over the national government's progressive withdrawal from key social services. Programmes such as "Volver al trabajo", which allocated 78,000 pesos to nearly one million people, and the "Remediar" plan, which reached 20 million Argentinians, are being eliminated or scaled back.
The discontinuation of these programmes is generating a significant negative impact on provincial economies, particularly in the north of the country, where these state benefits had a greater presence. Governors and mayors are warning of declining consumption and a deterioration in the quality of life of millions of people, in the absence of alternatives and amid the tightening of fiscal adjustment by the national government.
Europe Seeks Greater Autonomy and Redefines Global Alliances
Europe is rebuilding alliances and seeking a more autonomous position on the global stage, distancing itself from the political unpredictability of the United States, particularly given the figure of Donald Trump. This reconfiguration is reflected in statements by European leaders and in Canada's decision to fund its own security and strengthen ties with China, signalling a shift in international geopolitical dynamics.
Viktor Orbán's defeat in Hungary is interpreted as a "revival" of European sentiment in favour of peace, equality, and democracy, marking a setback for the far right. Europe is seeking to establish itself as an actor capable of contributing to global balance, freeing itself from the predominant influence of the United States and pursuing multilateral solutions in a changing global context.
Nuclear Negotiations Between Iran and the US May Conclude Soon
Negotiations between Iran and the United States over Iran's nuclear programme are showing signs of a possible imminent agreement, according to reports from the New York Times. Iran has proposed suspending its nuclear activity for five years, while the United States is demanding a 20-year suspension. Although the initial offer was rejected, the fact that the US is asking for a suspension rather than a complete dismantlement suggests room for negotiation.
In this context, Europe is intensifying its diplomatic engagement to find a solution. Several European leaders, including British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron, will meet in Paris to design a multinational defence plan to safeguard international maritime transport, seeking to reduce dependence on the United States in global security.
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