Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Buenos Aires on Friday to oppose proposed reductions in public education spending.
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Buenos Aires on Friday to oppose proposed reductions in public education spending. Police reported that the rally, organized by teachers' unions and student groups, began peacefully but escalated after some participants attempted to breach barriers outside the Ministry of Education. Video footage showed confrontations between protesters and law enforcement, with objects thrown and barriers damaged. Authorities stated that officers used non-lethal measures to disperse crowds, resulting in injuries among demonstrators and police personnel. Medical services confirmed multiple hospitalizations, though the exact number of injured individuals was not disclosed. The protest reflects growing public concern over government plans to cut education budgets by 15 percent over the next two years. Minister of Education Javier Milei defended the measures as necessary for fiscal consolidation, stating they would not affect primary or secondary school operations. Opposition leaders criticized the cuts as short-sighted, arguing they would disproportionately impact rural and underfunded regions. The demonstration marks one of the largest public actions against education policy in recent years, highlighting tensions between austerity measures and social spending priorities.
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