Mass Protests in Argentina Against President Milei's University Funding Cuts
Tens of thousands of Argentines flooded the streets of Buenos Aires and other major cities to protest deep funding cuts to the public university system introduced by President Javier Milei. The demonstrations included students, professors, and unions, denouncing budget shortfalls causing widespread university crisis and roughly a 33% decline in professors' pay.
Date: May 12, 2026
Location: South America, Argentina
Category: protest
Severity: HIGH
Source: Associated Press (AP)