‘Scienticide’ in Argentina Sparks Huge Protest by Researchers

Video. Scientists in Argentina march against Milei’s research budget cuts

Video. Dressed as characters from Netflix’s The Eternaut, hundreds of scientists marched through Buenos Aires on Wednesday to denounce drastic cuts to Argentina’s science budget.

Driven by researchers, fellows, trade unions and teachers, the call of the Network of Authorities of the Institute of Science and Technology (RAICYT) became a day of mass and national protest, which included a caravan starring professionals dressed as "The Eternal" and symbolic actions in the building of the Secretariat of Innovation, Science and Technology in Godoy Cruz 2320, Palermo. From different research centers, public spaces, such as Cent…

‘Scienticide’ in Argentina sparks huge protest by researchers

Hundreds of activists wearing gas masks took to the streets to call out their government for slashing science funding. Hundreds of activists wearing gas masks took to the streets to call out their government for slashing science funding.

This Saturday, May 31st, at 10:30 a.m. in Plaza 25 de Mayo, Concordia joins the federal protest of the entire Argentine theater community. The call comes in response to the national government's decision to close the National Theater Institute, the National Commission of Popular Libraries, and the National Commission of Monuments, Sites, and Historic Properties.

A multitude of researchers, fellows and teachers, many of them characterized as the protagonists of El Eternala, protested against Milei's anti-science policies in front of the Scientific Pole of CABA and in 15 other cities of the country. Disfinancing, falling wages, more than 4000 lost jobs are the keys to science.

Thousands of researchers demonstrated throughout the country to highlight the untenable situation of the organization: layoffs, lack of funds for laboratories, frozen salaries and dismantling of agencies and institutes. The motto: "Nobody is saved alone". By: Guillermo Lavecchia/By: Magdalena Biota@mbiota With epicenter in the Scientific Pole of Palermo, researchers from all over the country are taking part this Wednesday in demonstrations ... «…