Delivery of the 'Economic War' bonus began for pensioners with an adjustment in their foreign currency amount
El Diario Venezuela - elDiario.com - Delivery of the 'Economic War' bonus began for pensioners with an adjustment in their foreign currency amount
TL;DR
- The 'Economic War' bonus for March began its gradual delivery on March 20th for pensioners of the Venezuelan Institute of Social Security (IVSS) and beneficiaries of the Amor Mayor Mission.
- Pensioners received 26,580 bolívares this month, an increase of 36.30% in national currency and 19.38% in foreign currency compared to February.
- Active public administration workers received 66,450 bolívares (approximately $150 USD), a $30 increase from the previous month.
- Retired public administration workers received 58,919 bolívares (approximately $131.86 USD), representing a 34.88% increase in bolívares and 19.65% in foreign currency.
- Despite the increase, the bonus amounts are still insufficient to cover the basic family basket, which cost $677.17 USD in January.
- The adjusted bonus payments began after worker and retiree unions protested on March 12th, demanding fair wages.
- Payments are distributed through the Patria Platform and notifications are sent via text message or the veMonedero app.