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Mass Protests Erupt in Argentina Over University Funding Cuts

Students and professors clash with President Milei over funding cuts amidst a backdrop of spiraling inflation and austerity measures affecting public education.

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Updated: Oct 31st, 2024, 3:24 AM ET

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In response to President Milei's veto of increased university funding, students and professors are protesting across Argentina, demanding salary adjustments amid soaring inflation. Open-air classes and street demonstrations highlight growing discontent against austerity measures, with claims that university standards are deteriorating. Organizers aim to unite various social groups against drastic budget cuts impacting public education, which is seen as essential for social mobility. Protests may threaten Milei's political stability ahead of upcoming elections, as calls for better educational funding and working conditions resonate widely.

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