Federal University March Demands Funding Law as Police Clash with Protesters
Thousands marched to Congress demanding implementation of the University Financing Law while opposition sought to reject Decree 70/2023; police used water cannons against demonstrators.
KEY POINTS
- Fifth Federal University March held nationwide demanding implementation of University Financing Law
- Government blocks law updating salaries and funds per inflation since December 2023
- Unions cite 32% salary debt; sample salary 561,659 pesos vs mandated 741,111 pesos
- March coincided with opposition bid to reject Decree 70/2023 in Lower House
- Police used water cannons against protesters throwing stones near Congress
Thousands of students, teachers, and union members mobilized across Argentina on Wednesday for the Fifth Federal University March, converging on Congress to demand immediate implementation of the University Financing Law ratified five times by Congress. The government of President Javier Milei has blocked the law, which updates salaries, scholarships, and university funds based on inflation since December 2023.
Organizers claim the administration has accumulated a 32% salary debt with university faculty. Union leader Laura Carboni stated a first assistant professor with semi-exclusive dedication earned a gross basic salary of 561,659 pesos in October, while the financing law mandates 741,111 pesos.
“The witness position we have, a first assistant with semi-exclusive dedication, received a gross basic salary of 561,659 pesos in October, when according to the University Financing Law they should have received 741,111 pesos.”
The march coincided with an opposition attempt in the Lower House to gather a quorum to reject Decree 70/2023, Milei's mega-decree deregulating hundreds of activities. Major labor confederations CGT and both CTAs, along with social movements and political parties, joined the demonstration.
Streets around Congress were fenced off early, with barriers on Riobamba, Callao, and surrounding avenues. Around 16:00, the central rally began in Plaza del Congreso where a joint document was read. Simultaneously, Gendarmerie and police deployed water cannons and motorized units against left-wing groups throwing stones at the perimeter fence.
The judiciary has imposed daily fines on the Chief of Cabinet for non-compliance with a court order regarding the University Funds Law. Protests also took place in cities including Córdoba, Rosario, and San Nicolás.
5 more sources below
COMMENTS (0)
No comments yet. Be the first.
RELATED STORIES
Senate Approves PEC to End 6x1 Work Scale, Cutting Weekly Hours to 40
The constitutional amendment guarantees two paid rest days and affects over 2.5 million workers in Paraná alone.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Hospitalized After Prison Head Injury
The rapper was taken from FCI Fort Dix for medical treatment following a reported fall or altercation on Saturday.
Istanbul suspends weekend classes and exams over heavy rain forecast
The governorate ordered a two-day pause for face-to-face education and tests across the city.
- Delhi Police detain CJP founder and AISA president before Tiranga march
- Florida Paid Lawyers $800/Hour to Block Hope Florida Grand Jury Report
- Trump ousts White House press secretary after five days
- Turkey's 2027 Budget: Expenditures Projected at 27.276 Trillion Lira
- Mexico Decree Requires Platforms to Shield Minors from Violent Content
This page was compiled with AI assistance from the outlets named above and passed an automated language check before publication. Montegre has no reporters of its own; the byline names the outlets the story was compiled from. Method and editorial standards