Argentina adjusts minimum pensions by 2.15% for July 2026

Retirees in Argentina are set to receive a modest increase in their pensions for July 2026. The minimum pension will see a 2.15% adjustment, reflecting the inflation rate recorded in May, which stood at 2.1%. This monthly adjustment mechanism ensures that pension amounts keep pace with rising living costs.

The government has officially updated the pension values through Resolution 186/2026, published in the Official Gazette. For July, the minimum pension amount will be $411,989.33. This base amount will be supplemented by a $70,000 bonus, bringing the total amount receivable by minimum pension holders to $481,989.33.

This latest adjustment impacts not only the standard minimum pensions but also other social security benefits. These include contributory pensions managed by the National Social Security Administration (Anses), the Universal Pension for Older Adults (PUAM), and various Non-Contributory Pensions (PNC), such as those for old age, disability, mothers of seven or more children, and other special pensions.

The supplementary bonus of $70,000, which has remained unchanged for over two years, continues to be distributed alongside the main pension payments. It is primarily intended for recipients of minimum pensions, PUAM, and PNC. For beneficiaries whose pensions exceed the minimum threshold, the bonus is calculated proportionally, ensuring that their total income does not surpass the $481,989.33 ceiling.