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Argentine Protests Over University Funding Cuts Turn Violent in Buenos Aires

On October 16, 2026, students, staff, and activists protested President Javier Milei's refusal to release university funding in Buenos Aires, with clashes erupting between demonstrators and police after a group broke away from the main peaceful rally.

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Oct 16, 9:25 AM france24.com Argentine demonstration over education cuts ends in clashes
Oct 16, 2:26 AM dw.com Clashes erupt at Argentine student protests against President Milei's austerity policies
Oct 15, 7:11 PM aljazeera.com Argentine students protest on campus over Milei’s austerity
Oct 15, 6:19 PM aljazeera.com Clashes erupt at protest over university funding law in Argentina