The PAN is a social program created with the purpose to assist people in need. In 1990 a food coupon distribution scheme erupted into a scandal as it was reportedly uncovered that political figures had manipulated their allocation. Please find attached the copy of an article that describes the scandal.
A source from the Embassy of Argentina in Ottawa, although uncertain about the exact year, stated his belief that the PAN was created by the government of Raúl Alfonsín. The source added that the program is or used to be the responsibility of ministerial-level officials (5 July 1991).
Various sources have been contacted for further information on the subject. Should any related information arrive to the IRBDC, it will be immediately forwarded to you.
For additional information on another scandal involving a figure linked to the food-coupon scheme and an official apparently involved in the privatisation process mentioned in another of your information requests, please find attached a copy of two articles from Latinamerica Press listed below.
Bibliography

Embassy of Argentina, Ottawa. 5 July 1991. Telephone Interview with Staff Member.
Attachments
Inter Press Service. 9 February 1990. "Argentina: Probes Alleged Fraud in Assistance Program" (NEXIS).
Latinamerica Press [Lima]. 24 may 1990. "Politics in Argentina is a Family Affair" and "Nothing is Sacred."