Communist deputy Ana Olivera resigned from her seat but will receive a subsidy

The deputy and historic leader of the Communist Party, Ana Olivera, announced her resignation from the Chamber of Representatives, which will take effect on March 1, 2026. The decision, formally communicated during the session on December 11, 2025, is mainly, allegedly, to "make way for new generations."

She will receive a subsidy

Ana Olivera will be entitled to receive the subsidy granted to legislators who leave their position, in accordance with current legislation.

The right to this subsidy is protected by Law No. 15,900 and Law No. 16,195, which establish special benefits for elective positions.

As requirements, the benefit is granted to legislators who leave public office, with the purpose of "easing" their retirement. It is something similar to unemployment insurance.

The amount of the subsidy is equivalent to a legislator's salary, which is among the highest in American countries, approximately US$ 11,884.

The subsidy is paid monthly for a specific period, which generally coincides with half the legislative term they served, as long as they do not take another paid public position.

In this case, Olivera was a legislator for 10 months, so she will receive a subsidy for 5 months, which will be paid by all Uruguayans with their taxes.

Although there have been debates and bills to reform or eliminate this system because it is considered an enormous privilege, the current regulations allow it and it is a benefit that few politicians give up.

Olivera's resignation doesn't exclude her from this right, and she will receive it.

Political caste

Ana Olivera has been part of the Uruguayan political caste for four decades.

She was director of the Montevideo municipality for many years, and between 2010 and 2015 she was mayor of the capital, always for the Communist Party.

She represents the backwardness and decline of Uruguayan politics, parasitizing in very well-paid public positions while thousands of Uruguayans can't make ends meet.

Now she is retiring from politics after idling for 10 months as a deputy and will receive a subsidy paid by taxpayers. Olivera is one of those who believe that politics is a way of life to fill their pockets with other people's money.

A political life dedicated to living off the efforts of others. Defending communist dictatorships in Cuba, Venezuela, and Nicaragua.