Clashes erupt at protest over university funding law in Argentina

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Al Jazeera · collected 2026-10-16

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Protesters and police clashed in Buenos Aires over the government's decision not to implement a law aimed at increasing education funding for universities. Students and teachers were upset with President Javier Milei, who claims that enacting the law could jeopardize his plans to balance the national budget.

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On October 16, 2026, protesters clashed with police in Buenos Aires during a demonstration against the Argentine government's refusal to pass a new law aimed at increasing education funding for universities. Students and teachers participated in the protest, expressing their anger over President Javier Milei’s stance that enacting the law would jeopardize his budget-balancing efforts. The conflict highlights ongoing tensions between educational stakeholders and the administration regarding financial support for higher education institutions.

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