Arts and Psychology students from UNC decided to occupy the buildings as a vigil ahead of the Federal University March. The measures are a response to the presidential veto against the law presented by Kirchnerism that breaks with fiscal balance. Once again, classrooms remained closed and students were harmed by a political protest.
The national government vetoed Law No. 27,795, which doubled university funding schemes, breaking with the fiscal surplus. However, in the 2026 Budget, Milei allocated $4.8 trillion to universities. In addition, education spending increased by 8% above inflation.
Meanwhile, students spent the entire night in the occupied faculties. The protest is sustained by political slogans from left-wing groups. The measure takes place in an electoral context and not a strictly academic one.
En el Presupuesto 2026 Milei asignó $4,8 billones a universidades.
Political activism behind the occupations
From the Faculty of Arts, student leaders linked the protest to "all struggles against austerity." They criticized the government for vetoing laws and for its economic direction. In their speech, salary demands were mixed with partisan slogans.
Bruno Giusti, student leader from Psychology, stated that "the government has to go." The messages reflect an oppositional tone rather than an academic one. At the same time, classes remain interrupted.
The closure of faculties affects thousands of students who can't attend classes normally. The protest prioritizes political banners over education. This once again turns UNC into a stage for partisan disputes.
La protesta prioriza banderas políticas antes que la educación.
Federal University March in Córdoba
The main demonstration will take place this Wednesday the 17th in Córdoba with a teachers' strike and rallies in front of UNC. Unions, labor organizations, and activist groups will be present. The main event will be at Hipólito Yrigoyen and Obispo Trejo at 3:30 p.m.
More than 25 universities across the country are experiencing occupations that hold students hostage. The conflict has escalated to the national level and is also being discussed in Congress. There, legislators are seeking to reject the presidential veto.
Nevertheless, the 2026 Budget already increases allocations for education, pensions, and health above inflation. The contrast with the protests is evident.
Estarán gremios, sindicatos y agrupaciones militantes.
A political conflict, not an academic one
The background shows that the occupations are not isolated, but part of an offensive against the government's fiscal policy. The strategy of paralyzing universities is being repeated. The aim is to force a broader conflict with Milei.
The President defended fiscal balance as a pillar of his administration. He pointed out that without discipline in the accounts, "the inflationary hell" would return. He also emphasized that 85% of the budget is allocated to human capital: education, health, and pensions.
The paradox is clear: while the Executive guarantees more resources for education, activist sectors close faculties in the name of defending universities. The real victims are the students who miss classes.
El cierre de facultades afecta a miles de alumnos que no pueden cursar normalmente.
