Argentine Education Cuts Protest Ends in Clashes • FRANCE 24 English
Argentine demonstrators clashed with police on Thursday at a major protest in Buenos Aires over budget-slashing President Javier Milei's higher education spending. The main demonstration outside parliament by thousands of university students, staff, trade unionists, and opposition activists remained peaceful. However, dozens of mostly hooded demonstrators broke away and lobbed stones at police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons. This FRANCE 24 English report captures the tension and the divided nature of the protest. It provides a detailed account of the events and the broader context of education funding cuts. The segment offers a comprehensive view of the unrest and its implications for Argentine society.