Argentina's Ministry of Capital Humano, led by Sandra Pettovello, formally notified national university rectors on Monday to detail measures ensuring academic continuity amid teacher and non-teacher strikes. The ministry voiced 'extreme concern' over suspended activities and demanded contingency plans, including virtual classes and rescheduling. This comes amid protests over the government's failure to implement the University Financing Law.
The Ministry of Capital Humano, through its Subsecretariat of University Policies, asked rectors to outline actions safeguarding students' right to education amid union strikes. It demanded classes for non-striking teachers, virtual options, and content recovery to prevent loss of academic progress or exams.
In an official statement, the government voiced 'extreme concern' over the total halt of academic activities at various institutions. It stressed that 'financial support from the national government requires, as a necessary condition, the system's operativity and unrestricted protection of the right to teach and learn'.
The notice arises amid disputes over Law No. 27.795 on University Education Financing, passed in October 2025 and judicially upheld. Universities and unions accuse the executive of non-compliance, despite a Federal Contencioso Administrativo Court No. 11 injunction, provisionally suspended by Judge Martín Cormick. The National Interuniversity Council (CIN) plans to appeal.
Unions declared a national strike from April 27 to May 2 and a Federal University March on May 12, defending funding and wages.
