Argentine universities strike over funding and salary disputes

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Argentine university unions have escalated their conflict with the national government over the implementation of the University Financing Law. Following a 24-hour national strike on September 2, unions rejected a 3% salary increase offer from the Ministry of Human Capital, arguing it fails to address a 31.2% loss in purchasing power.

In a parallel legal development, Federal Judge Martín Cormick rejected the government's request to lift an injunction that mandates the update of salaries and scholarships. The court has ordered the administration to provide documentation within three days demonstrating its compliance with the law.

University federations, including CONADU, are planning further protest actions, including a potential Federal University March in late September or early October.

In institutional news, the National University of Tucumán (UNT) elected Sergio Mohamed as rector and Horacio Madkur as vice-rector for the 2026-2030 term. Meanwhile, in Uruguay, Mauricio Cabrera was unanimously re-elected to lead the Cenur Litoral Norte for the same period.

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Argentina · Argentine government · CONADU · Martín Cormick · Ministry of Human Capital · National Interuniversity Council · National Technological University · National University of Salta · National University of Tucumán · National University of Villa María · Sergio Mohamed · Universidad Nacional de La Rioja

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[● 2 SOURCES] The court granted the government three days to provide documentation detailing compliance with the funding law. diariochilecito.com · sintinta.com.ar
[● 4 SOURCES] Unions are planning a new Federal University March, potentially for late September or early October. elfuertediario.com.ar · cdnoticias.com · fmdelsol.com.ar · www.eldia.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The national government offered a 3% salary increase for September and October. diariochilecito.com · elfuertediario.com.ar · cdnoticias.com · fmdelsol.com.ar · sintinta.com.ar · +2 more
[DISPUTED] A 24-hour national strike was held on Wednesday, September 2, in response to the funding dispute. diariochilecito.com · elfuertediario.com.ar · cdnoticias.com · fmdelsol.com.ar · sintinta.com.ar · +2 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Mauricio Cabrera was unanimously re-elected to lead the Cenur Litoral Norte for the 2026-2030 period. udelar.edu.uy
[● 3 SOURCES] Judge Martín Cormick rejected the government's request to lift the injunction regarding university funding. agencia.unq.edu.ar · diariochilecito.com · sintinta.com.ar
[● 3 SOURCES] Sergio Mohamed was elected rector of the National University of Tucumán (UNT) for the 2026-2030 term. tucumandigital.com.ar · elsigloweb.com · medios.unt.edu.ar
[● 7 SOURCES] University unions unanimously rejected the 3% salary offer, citing a 31.2% loss in purchasing power. diariochilecito.com · elfuertediario.com.ar · cdnoticias.com · fmdelsol.com.ar · sintinta.com.ar · +2 more