Argentina's PUAM pension to increase 2.15% in July 2026 with confirmed raise

Argentine adults receiving the Universal Pension for the Elderly (PUAM) will see an increase in their monthly payments in July 2026. This adjustment is a result of the automatic update mechanism tied to the latest inflation index. The PUAM will rise by 2.15%, reflecting the 2.1% inflation recorded in May.

Beneficiaries of the PUAM, which is set at a lower amount than the minimum pension, are also eligible to receive the full 70,000 peso bonus this month. This supplementary payment has remained unchanged for over two years and is primarily directed towards those receiving minimum pensions or non-contributory pensions like the PUAM.

The article provides a detailed breakdown of the amounts to be received in July. The minimum pension, including the bonus, will total $481,989.33 pesos. The maximum pension will be $2,772,298.07 pesos. The PUAM, with the bonus, will amount to $399,591.46 pesos, while Non-Contributory Pensions (PNC) for invalidity or old age will reach $358,392.53 pesos with the bonus included.

These updates affect the minimum pension amount, contributory pension benefits managed by ANSES (the national social security administration), the PUAM, and various non-contributory pensions, including those for old age, disability, mothers with seven or more children, and other special pensions. For beneficiaries whose pensions exceed the minimum, the bonus is applied proportionally up to a certain cap.