Tag: Social Security

Panamanian Teachers Go on Strike to Demand the Repeal of the Social Security Law
The Law 462 raises the retirement age required to access decent pensions. On Thursday, the Teachers’ Action Front called for a 48-hour nationwide strike in Panama demanding the repeal of Law 462 on the Social Security Fund, which negatively impacts workers and their families. RELATED: Panama in Turmoil: Nationwide Protests Erupt Against President Mulino’s Policies […]
April 3, 2025

Argentines Will Only Be Able to Collect 80% of a Retirement Pension
The elimination of the ‘Pension Moratorium’ policy will impact women more than men. Argentine President Javier Milei has decided not to support the “pension moratorium”, a policy that allows individuals who have not made sufficient social security contributions throughout their working lives to still qualify for a retirement pension. RELATED: Venezuela Salutes Argentines on the […]
March 26, 2025

Panamanian Police Repress Protest Against Social Security Privatization
Law 462 will allow economic and political elites to carry out ‘the robbery of the century.’ On Friday, the Panamanian police brutally repressed citizens who were protesting against the enactment of Law 462, which initiates a privatization process for the Social Security Fund (CSS). RELATED: Trump Asks the Pentagon for Plans to Seize the Panama […]
March 21, 2025

Panamanian Legislators Approve Changes to Social Security
SUNTRACS rejected the reforms as they put upcoming generations at risk. On Monday, the National Assembly approved, in a second debate, Bill 163, which amends the Social Security Fund (CSS) Law. This decision was made with 47 votes in favor, 21 votes against, and one abstention. RELATED: BlackRock and MSC Buy Two Panama Canal Ports […]
March 11, 2025

Venezuelan National Assembly Approves Pension Protection Bill
The National Assembly of Venezuela approved on Thursday in the first discussion, the Social Security Pension Protection Bill, after it was presented to that body by the executive vice president of the South American country, Delcy Rodriguez. RELATED: Venezuela: PDVSA-Crypto Case Involves Far-Right Politicians “We wanted to bring this bill that has 13 articles that […]