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The rector of the UBA warned about the possible closure of the university this year: “If there is no money we will have no other choice” - Infobae
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El rector de la UBA advirtió sobre el posible cierre de la universidad este año: “Si no hay dinero no nos va a quedar otra”
Ricardo Gelpi se refirió a la situación del establecimiento educativo y las complicaciones que generan la falta de fondos. Qué dijo el subsecretario de Políticas Universitarias del Gobierno al respecto
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April 20, 2024
Ricardo Gelpi referred to the situation of the educational establishment and the complications generated by the lack of funds. What the Undersecretary of University Policies of the Government said about it
El rector de la UBA advirtió sobre el posible cierre de la universidad: "Si no hay dinero no nos va a quedar otra que cerrar"
Ricardo Gelpi se refirió a la situación del establecimiento educativo y aseguró que, aunque su intención es seguir funcionando, la falta de fondos complican su funcionamiento
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Ricardo Gelpi referred to the situation of the educational establishment and assured that, although his intention is to continue operating, the lack of funds complicates its operation.
In the midst of the conflict between the Government and the universities over budget items, three days before the federal march called for this Tuesday, the rector of the UBA, Ricardo Gelpi, warned that the University of Buenos Aires could close its doors this year. if the national authorities do not pay the requested funds.
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His alarming statements were expressed in dialogue with Radio Miter , where this Saturday the representative of the institution referred to the conflict that educational establishments are going through with the liberal administration and emphasized the consequences that the lack of agreement could cause.
In this sense, although the rector stressed that his intention is for the university to continue operating as before, he said that the current situation is discouraging. However, he affirms that he does not lose hope that Javier Milei's management will modify his position.
“Our idea is that we don't want to close. Obviously, we don't want to close. I, by definition, because of my structure, because of my way of being, always try to be the conciliator and I want to think that the Government is going to modify its behavior and give us the funds. I have that hope,” Gelpi declared in the radio interview.
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But he warned: “Now, if they don't provide the funds, we are going to have to close or not give the functions we usually give. Because if we don't have money, we can't function, obviously."
Although the rector was clear in his words, seconds later he returned to the topic in a more concrete way and with a comparison of everyday life, which he used in order to understand the conflict: “ If there is no money, We will have no choice but to close, because there is no way to continue. If you don't have money at home to buy food, you can't eat. It’s that simple ”, he summarized.
Likewise, Gelpi questioned the Government for questioning the issue of public education, public health and public science and asserted: "They are making cuts without discriminating between what works well and what works poorly."
In this context, the Undersecretary of University Policies , Alejandro Álvarez, also spoke out, who, despite the tension between the parties, warned the universities that the Government will move forward with an audit “no matter what happens.”
It was through a post on his social networks where the person in charge of the area tweeted: “An important warning: no matter what happens, whatever you do, at least as long as Javier Milei is president, the money of the people who go to the Universities are going to be AUDITED, the oversight of spending in universities is in the Higher Education Law.”
The tweet Alejandro Alvarez, Undersecretary of University Policies
His message was accompanied by a photo in which part of article two of that legislation is read. “ The national State is responsible for providing financing, supervision and supervision of national universities , as well as supervision and supervision of private universities. The provinces and the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires are responsible for providing the financing, supervision and inspection of the state-run higher training institutes and the provincial universities, if they have them, of their respective jurisdiction,” the shared extract states. by the official.
In the midst of the strong arguments between the national government and the university authorities, next Tuesday, April 23, a march in support of the Public University will be held . It will be from Congress to Plaza de Mayo and in protest against the funding cuts. The rally will begin at 3:30 p.m., while the main event will be at 6 p.m., in front of the Casa Rosada, where a speech will be given in which they will demand an update of the budget in the midst of growing inflation and the adjustment that The Executive is applying it in all areas.
