Government files criminal complaint against university march protesters
The complaint targets demonstrators who allegedly threw rocks at police, who responded with tear gas and rubber bullets La entrada Government files criminal complaint against university march protesters se publicó primero en Buenos Aires Herald .
Argentina's government has filed a criminal complaint on Friday against protesters who took part in a march on Thursday supporting public universities. Allegations include property damage and assaults on public officials during the demonstration. The complaint was filed by the Security Ministry's legal team. Charges include resisting and assaulting a public official, violating constitutional order, and aggravated property damage.
The protesters, who allegedly threw broken pieces of sidewalk and other objects at police, covered their faces to avoid identification. They demanded compliance with a 2025 law guaranteeing funding for public universities, which are facing significant financial shortages. The march, the fifth in defense of public universities since President Javier Milei's inauguration, ended abruptly due to heavy rain and a large-scale police crackdown involving tear gas, rubber bullets, and water cannon trucks.
At least 30 people were arrested, including two minors, though they were later released. Human rights groups reported that over 550 individuals were affected by the crackdown, describing it as "excessive and brutal."
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