In the 'QR!' program on Canal E, experts analyzed the government's university funding project and compared it to the current law. Germán Pinazo, vice-rector of the Universidad Nacional de General Sarmiento, stated that the executive is breaching an existing regulation backed by the judiciary. The discussion highlighted budgetary obligations and effects on salaries and scholarships.
During an episode of the 'QR!' program, hosted by Pablo Caruso on Canal E, the national government's bill to reform public university funding was debated. The focus was on differences with the current legislation, approved by Congress and supported by a judicial precautionary measure obligating the state to ensure necessary funds.
Germán Pinazo, vice-rector of the Universidad Nacional de General Sarmiento, stressed that the executive is not complying with this law. 'The executive is not only breaching a law doubly ratified by Congress, but also a judicial ruling ordering payment,' he stated. The current regulation covers salary adjustments for teachers, funding for operational expenses, and maintenance of student scholarships.
Pinazo dismissed the official argument of fiscal shortage, noting that the Congress Budget Office estimates a cost of 0.23% of GDP for the law. In comparison, other government measures involve revenue losses exceeding that amount. 'Claiming there are no funds to comply with the law while promoting measures that forgo greater income is an institutional provocation,' he added.
Regarding the new project, Pinazo noted it proposes a 12.4% salary increase, inadequate to offset the over 50% loss in purchasing power since November 2023. The debate also emphasized the crucial role of Argentina's university system in scientific research and professional training, with high regional enrollment rates.
