The president announced a rise of 17,62 in pension salaries.

During a ceremony in government house, the President announced the country is undergoing a moment of economic growth and social inclusion

Cristina Fernández de Kirchner also announced that the rise of pension salaries will be enforced as of next March.

Durante un discurso en la Casa de Gobierno señaló que "el haber mínimo pasará de 1.434 a 1.687 pesos; el medio de 1.893 a 2.215 y la pensión no contributiva subirá a 1.361 pesos".

She highlighted that , at present, Argentina is the country with the best pension system not only in Latin America but also in UNASUR.

She held that pensionincrease since 2003 increased by 1,025% turning it into the most important pension percentage in the region while the amount of pension people grew by 81% during the same period thanks to social inclusion.