Although it was planned on its agenda, the Commission on Economy, Banking, Finance and Financial Intelligence of Congress suspended the debate on the opinion on the modernization of the Peruvian pension system, which includes a withdrawal of up to 4 UIT (S/20,600) of the funds. private pension, which was scheduled for Wednesday, March 13 in the auditorium of the Provincial Municipality of Chanchamayo, Junín.
After César Revilla adjourned the fifth extraordinary session, some congressmen expressed their rejection of this decision through social networks and demanded that the approval of the disbursement of the individual capitalization accounts (CIC) of the AFPs be prioritized. Given this situation, the president of said parliamentary working group spoke on his X account to share the reasons for the postponement of this issue and the date on which the debate would restart.
AFP withdrawal debate was frustrated in the Economy Commission: what were the reasons?
Through a video on his Pension Funds (AFP) by unemployed people, despite the fact that it was scheduled for the fifth extraordinary session of this parliamentary working group.
“Today we had to suspend the debate on the pension reform, due to the connectivity problems, the energy problems that we have had in the city of Chanchamayo. Despite the efforts of the mayor’s technical team, they could not be overcome and that is why we had to suspend the session.”held.
Let us remember that this is not the first time that this debate in the Economy Commission has been frustrated. In the last session on December 12, the presentation of the report on the modernization of the pension system, which incorporated a targeted withdrawal of up to 2 UIT, had been scheduled. However, parliamentarians protested against addressing both issues jointly and César Revilla accepted the fourth interlude proposed by Congressman Jorge Montoya.
When would the debate on the seventh AFP withdrawal be restarted in the Economy Commission?
In his communication through the social network
“We are looking at a reform that includes all legislative proposals so that all Peruvians have access to a minimum pension. This will allow everyone to have access to a decent pension. We are solving problems comprehensively without getting carried away by external pressures. In any case, it will be seen at the next ordinary session. Let’s hope that there is no longer any situation that warrants it and we can calmly debate and approve the pension reform, which is for the good of all Peruvians.”he indicated.
Because the congressmen will travel to their regions to carry out the activities for the week of representation between Monday, March 18 and Friday, March 22, the date of the next ordinary session would be Wednesday, March 27, prior to Holy Thursday. However, César Revilla left open the possibility of advancing the date if the appropriate conditions are generated.
AFP retirement debate suspended: what did the congressmen say?
As soon as the eventful session of the Economy Commission ended in the auditorium of the Provincial Municipality of Chanchamayo, Congressman Segundo Montalvo criticized the suspension of the debate on the seventh AFP withdrawal. “The last item on the agenda has not been touched on. We must be respectful,” he exclaimed without receiving a response.
After that, Congresswoman Digna Calle, in her X account, wrote the following: “They make fun of the people. With total impudence and without remorse, the Economy Commission refused to debate the 4 ITU withdrawal ruling, despite it being included on the agenda. The AFP lobbyists fled to Chanchamayo to avoid any opposition to their interests. God and the people will judge them.”
They propose a new AFP withdrawal formula of up to 4 UIT: who will be able to access it?
Unlike the previous proposal, which was presented on December 12 of last year, the opinion of the Economy Commission no longer includes a targeted withdrawal of up to 2 UIT. According to the thirteenth final complementary provision, Those who will have extraordinary access to the disbursement of funds of up to 4 UIT are those affiliates who do not have accreditation of contributions during the last six consecutive months until November 30, 2023.
“Affiliates of the Private Pension Fund Administration System who, until November 30, 2023, do not have accreditation of pension contributions to the individual capitalization account (CIC), for at least six consecutive months, are authorized in an extraordinary manner. to optionally withdraw up to four tax units (UIT) from the total funds accumulated in said account,” reads the opinion of the Commission chaired by César Revilla.
Likewise, it is indicated that this provision applies until the withdrawal is equivalent to 95% of what was contributed by the affiliate, specifying that the remaining 5% will be transferred directly to EsSalud by the corresponding AFP. To this, we must add that members who qualify to access the Early Retirement Regime for Unemployment (REJA) will not be able to request the disbursement of funds.
AFP Withdrawal: how many have been approved so far?
From April 1, 2020 to the current date, six withdrawals of funds from the Administrators of pension funds as a result of bills passed in Congress.
Source: Larepublica
Alia is a professional author and journalist, working at 247 news agency. She writes on various topics from economy news to general interest pieces, providing readers with relevant and informative content. With years of experience, she brings a unique perspective and in-depth analysis to her work.
