Fear and far-right meetings at Casa Argentina student residence in Paris
Residents allege a climate of fear and restrictions on their freedoms at the student residence run by Buenos Aires; Concerns ramp up ahead of President Javier Milei's visit to France. Leer más
As President Javier Milei prepares to visit France, concerns are mounting over a student residence in Paris run by Argentina, Casa Argentina. Residents claim the residence has become a hub for far-right meetings and a place of fear and restricted freedoms. The controversy began after the Milei government appointed lawyer Santiago Muzio, a staunch Catholic, as the director of Casa Argentina in 2024.
Students report a chilling atmosphere and a loss of freedom of expression, with common areas now under surveillance and access limited. The director Muzio, who previously headed a far-right institution in Madrid, has been criticized for his ties to the far-right. Campus officials and residence directors express concerns about the residence's direction, stating that the Cité U's values of openness and respect for human rights are being compromised.
One resident recalls the residence's transformation from a space for culture and community to one of fear and control. The removal of a plaque commemorating the victims of State Terrorism in 1974-1983 is cited as the turning point. Several residents were subsequently denied entry for the upcoming academic year, with allegations of political persecution.
The Cité U, a prestigious residence for international students, hosts around 12,000 individuals each year. The foundation managing Casa Argentina claims they are working to address the issue diplomatically ahead of Milei's scheduled visit to Paris. However, both Casa Argentina and Argentina's Human Capital Ministry have declined to comment on the matter.
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