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Argentine demonstration over education cuts ends in clashes

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Briefings

On October 16, 2026, Argentine protesters in Buenos Aires clashed with police over President Javier Milei's education budget cuts. A large peaceful demonstration by students, staff, and unionists occurred outside parliament, but a smaller group of hooded individuals broke away to throw projectiles at police, who used tear gas and water cannons to disperse them.

Key points

• Protesters clashed with police on Thursday at a major protest in Buenos Aires over budget-slashing President Javier Milei's higher education spending.
• Dozens of mostly hooded demonstrators who broke away from the crowd lobbed stones and other projectiles at the police, who responded with tear gas and water cannons.

Context

This event occurred during a significant period of political tension in Argentina, where President Milei's policies on public spending have been a focal point for student and union activism.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to a single day of events; specific casualty numbers or long-term consequences are not provided.

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