"Social Security depends on the country's productivity," Fernando Medina arguesPhoto by cottonbro studio on Pexels
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"Social Security depends on the country's productivity," Fernando Medina argues

Now26 August 2026 at 21:57

Fernando Medina, an expert on the subject, argued that Social Security directly depends on the country's productivity, emphasizing that the system does not need constant and permanent reforms, as long as the economy remains solid. According to the expert, the sustainability of the Social Security system is intrinsically linked to the strength and performance of the national economy.

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