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Argentina Cuts Education Budget 83B Pesos, Sparks Nationwide Protests

5/13/2026

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The government announced an 83 billion-peso cut to education spending before the university march on May 12 2026.
Students, professors and staff marched in Buenos Aires and Argentine cities demanding President Javier Milei implement the funding law.
The National Interuniversity Council reported a 45.6 % funding drop since 2023 and a one-third loss in staff purchasing power.
The administration appealed to the Supreme Court after rulings ordered it to apply the budget, staying non-compliant.

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The government announced an 83 billion-peso cut to education spending before the university march on May 12 2026.
Students, professors and staff marched in Buenos Aires and Argentine cities demanding President Javier Milei implement the funding law.
The National Interuniversity Council reported a 45.6 % funding drop since 2023 and a one-third loss in staff purchasing power.
The administration appealed to the Supreme Court after rulings ordered it to apply the budget, staying non-compliant.