Argentina sees massive protests against Milei's public university cuts

Hundreds of thousands of Argentines have protested President Javier Milei's funding cuts to public universities, according to Deutsche Welle. The demonstrations reflect broad public opposition to the libertarian president's austerity agenda. Argentina's public university system, traditionally free or low-cost, serves as a pathway for lower-income students. The cuts threaten to limit access and academic operations at major institutions. Milei's government has prioritized fiscal consolidation and reduction of state spending across multiple sectors. The scale of protests underscores the political sensitivity of education policy in Argentina.