Escuela Municipal de Circo Larissa displacement dispute

The Escuela Municipal de Circo Larissa in Paraná, Argentina, is facing potential displacement following a municipal decision to grant a concession for the Centro Cultural Gloria Montoya to private companies. The project intends to transform the facility into a cultural and gastronomic hub, including a food court.

Staff and educators reported that the bidding process occurred without notifying the school’s coordination or teaching staff. The situation is further complicated by a labor strike involving school workers over unpaid wages and contractual irregularities.

As the school’s tenure at the center is expected to end in September, municipal authorities have stated that a permanent relocation is necessary because the private concessionaire will control the usage hours of the space. While the municipality proposed moving the school to Club Catamarca Central, the community rejected this option, arguing the facility is unsuitable for circus activities. Teachers, families, and students are currently meeting with authorities to address the lack of consultation and the school’s uncertain future.