In the Congress of the Republic, the discussion of a new withdrawal from the AFP has been put back on the agenda as an immediate option that can counteract the effects of inflation on families’ monthly income. He Executive power He has already given signs that he will support this measure as long as it is aimed at vulnerable people, such as those who do not work today.
For this reason, La República conducted a survey among legislators who have presented a proposal with the aim of making a seventh withdrawal of pension funds viable (see infographic).
Jaime Quito (Not grouped), Flores Ancachi (Popular Action) and Victor Flores (Fuerza Popular) indicated to this medium that they agree to focus the withdrawal, although Quito specified that the proposal of the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MEF) is very restrictive. In your opinion, other groups should be favoredsuch as people with serious illnesses, with low income “or other vital needs” and not only the unemployed.
For his part, the Fujimori legislator said that authorizing the provision of up to 4 UITs would generate the total withdrawal of S/30,000 million of the funds, so one must be “responsible towards the population.”
To the other side, Victor Cutipa (Peru Bicentennial) said that everyone members should have access to their funds and Ilich López (Popular Action) is only in favor of using up to 100% of the AFPs for the acquisition of a home or an asset.
It is worth remembering that José Luna and Digna Calle, from Podemos Peru, have repeatedly maintained that the withdrawal is for everyone and up to 4 UIT; However, palace sources told La República that the MEF will propose that the amount to be authorized be lower. The final decision will be in the hands of the Legislature, which could approve the rule even if it insists.
Data
Workers. Until August 2023, there were 9.1 million members in the private pension system.
Cluster. The largest number is concentrated in people between 26 and 30 years of age.
Source: Larepublica
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