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Student Movement Secures $4.45 Billion for School Upgrades

By Drooid · Oct 29, 2026 · How we work

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The student movement obtained $4.45 bn in government loans for school renovations and staffing.
Protests on 17 Oct drew hundreds of thousands, with some looting and vandalism reported.
Police imposed curfews, used tear gas, and made arrests during the banned 24 Oct demonstration.
A national student union spokesperson called the loans ‘crumbs’ and pledged continued action.
Organizers announced further actions for 31 Oct and a nationwide strike on 5 Nov.

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The student movement obtained $4.45 bn in government loans for school renovations and staffing.
Protests on 17 Oct drew hundreds of thousands, with some looting and vandalism reported.
Police imposed curfews, used tear gas, and made arrests during the banned 24 Oct demonstration.
A national student union spokesperson called the loans ‘crumbs’ and pledged continued action.
Organizers announced further actions for 31 Oct and a nationwide strike on 5 Nov.