Tens of thousands protest in Argentina over Milei university cuts

Tens of thousands of Argentines took to the streets to protest President Javier Milei's significant cuts to the funding of tuition-free public universities. The demonstrations occurred nationwide, with a large gathering in Buenos Aires. Protesters are concerned about the impact of these budget reductions, which have led to a sharp decline in staff wages and are threatening the operational capacity of educational institutions. The cuts come as a key funding law for universities remains stalled in Congress. The demonstrations highlight widespread opposition to the government's austerity measures affecting the higher education sector.