In Buenos Aires, about 800 thousand people took to the streets in a protest
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Approximately 800 thousand students and teachers gathered in the square in front of the presidential palace in the capital of Argentina. The people are protesting against the government's education policies. These figures were provided by the General Secretary of the Argentine Federation of University Teachers, Carlos de Feo.
It is reported that mass demonstrations took place across the country. They were organized by representatives of the 57 state universities of the republic. Several trade unions also joined them.
Argentinians have rallied in defense of accessible and free higher education against the backdrop of government reforms promoted by the country's president, Javier Milei, which include, among other things, reducing state funding for the education system.
Milei, who took office as president on December 10, 2023, characterized the situation in the country as critical in his first speech as head of state and stated the necessity of shock measures in the economy. The libertarian politician advocates for minimal state intervention, considers it necessary to abolish the Central Bank of Argentina to combat inflation, and allows for the dollarization of the economy.
Argentinians have rallied in defense of accessible and free higher education against the backdrop of government reforms promoted by the country's president, Javier Milei, which include, among other things, reducing state funding for the education system.
Milei, who took office as president on December 10, 2023, characterized the situation in the country as critical in his first speech as head of state and stated the necessity of shock measures in the economy. The libertarian politician advocates for minimal state intervention, considers it necessary to abolish the Central Bank of Argentina to combat inflation, and allows for the dollarization of the economy.
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