Argentina's Ministers See 120% Pay Boost Amid Milei's Austerity Push

Argentina’s senior government officials have seen their salaries more than double in just five months, despite President Javier Milei’s staunchly austere public platform. Starting in January 2026, a decree enabled salary increases for Cabinet ministers, secretaries, and undersecretaries, excluding Milei and Vice President Victoria Villarruel. By May, ministerial incomes are projected to surpass 8 million pesos monthly—a 120% rise since December 2025. Officials cite the need to curb talent loss t