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Judge Fines Milei Government 100,000 Pesos Daily Over Cuts

By Drooid · Oct 16, 2026, 6:27 AM UTC · How we work

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University of Buenos Aires students announced a one-day occupation of a science building to protest President Javier Milei’s university cuts.
Physics student Emiliano Gato warned low salaries are driving professors to leave for private universities.
Federal judge began fining the government 100,000 pesos (?$70) daily for not implementing the university financing law.
Thousands protested in Buenos Aires, police used tear gas and rubber bullets, detaining at least 25 people.

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University of Buenos Aires students announced a one-day occupation of a science building to protest President Javier Milei’s university cuts.
Physics student Emiliano Gato warned low salaries are driving professors to leave for private universities.
Federal judge began fining the government 100,000 pesos (?$70) daily for not implementing the university financing law.
Thousands protested in Buenos Aires, police used tear gas and rubber bullets, detaining at least 25 people.