A report from the Congressional Budget Office (OPC) revealed that without assistance programs, indigence would be 82% higher, affecting an additional 2.6 million people. According to what Noticias Argentinas agency learned, the analysis of benefits (Universal Child Allowance, Food Allowance, and Plan 1000 Days) confirms that the set of aids acts as an 'income floor' that prevents vulnerable sectors from falling below the extreme poverty line. Winners and Losers in the face of inflation The study analyzed the evolution of the purchasing power of the benefits, finding a strong contrast in the capacity to respond to inflation: AUH (Winner): The purchasing power of the Universal Child Allowance recovered dramatically from the end of 2023 (thanks to an initial 100% increase). This expansion of the social scaffolding was consolidated with constant public investment of around 1% of GDP. However, the report concludes that the expansion of coverage responds more to the need to contain a growing population in a situation of vulnerability than to the consolidation of a universal system, emphasizing that the success of this palliative strategy depends on the generation of economic growth that reduces dependence on state aid. Plan 1000 Days: After a nominal increase of 500% in 2024, its real value has remained robust and stable. The expansion of the social scaffolding The report highlights that in the last 15 years, the number of benefits granted went from 4.7 million in 2009 to more than 7.4 million in 2025. Since then, its real value has remained stable due to a monthly update mechanism based on the Consumer Price Index (IPC). Food Allowance (Loser): This benefit shows a sustained deterioration. Buenos Aires, November 30 (NA) -- Income transfer policies aimed at childhood and adolescence have proven to be a fundamental anchor against extreme poverty in Argentina.
