Overview

• Demonstrations led by students, teachers, and unions took place across Argentina, opposing President Javier Milei's proposed budget cuts to public universities.
• The protests were sparked by Milei's administration's plans to veto a law passed by Congress that would secure funding for universities.
• Argentina is grappling with an economic crisis, with inflation nearing 240% and over half of the population living in poverty, exacerbating tensions over educational funding.
• Critics argue that Milei's fiscal policies disproportionately harm vulnerable sectors like education and health, despite government claims of maintaining a firm commitment to public universities.
• University staff have experienced a significant loss in purchasing power, with salaries reportedly falling 40% below the poverty line since December.