Tens of Thousands of Argentinians Protest Against President Javier Milei and University Budget Cuts

Tens of thousands of Argentinians protested across the country against President Javier Milei’s budget austerity measures targeting public universities.Demonstrators demand the enforcement of a 2025 law that guarantees inflation-adjusted funding for higher education, which the government has refused to implement citing fiscal constraints.The ongoing standoff between the executive branch and universities, supported by union and opposition leaders, now sits before the National Supreme Court as fiscal conditions deteriorate.Protesters argue that the funding cuts threaten the academic future of national institutions and could lead to the closure of specialized hospital facilities within weeks.
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