Grabois criticized Pettovello over the complaints against students: "Fanatic for defying court rulings"

Union for the Homeland (UxP) deputy Juan Grabois criticized Human Capital Minister Sandra Pettovello this Thursday after the official announced she will report to the courts the students who staged a protest last Wednesday at the Palacio Pizzurno. "The fanatic for defying court rulings now wants to report a peaceful demonstration by a bunch of kids who got tired of universities being treated like dirt. You know what's easier, Sandrita? Complying with the University Funding Law," the social leader wrote on X. Last Wednesday, hundreds of students entered the headquarters of the Secretariat of Education and held a "sit-in" in the surrounding area, demanding compliance with the University Funding Law after Federal Courts declared unconstitutional the decree with which the Government had halted the application of the law. Grabois's post against PettovelloScreenshot They also demanded an increase in Progresar scholarships, the effective implementation of the student transit fare, comprehensive mental health policies, and larger budget allocations for university residences and dining halls. There were shoving and scuffles with Federal Police personnel who, during the early hours of the night, evicted the students from the building. Previously, the protesters had denounced that they had a meeting with Education Secretary Carlos Torrendell and the Undersecretary of University Policies, Alejandro Álvarez, who did not respond to any of the demands presented. Students entered the Secretariat of Education and held a sit-in to demand university funding"Long live Public Education, hang in there, kids who fight. Courage is contagious," Grabois concluded in his post. The social leader shared a video showing the shoving and scuffles between the students and the security forces' agents. Pettovello's announcementThe Minister of Human Capital shared the same video on her social media on Wednesday with the message "Nothing by force," before her department announced it would report the protest at the Palace to the courts. "A group of university protesters carried out a violent occupation, causing damage to the historical heritage," the agency stated in a communiqué. Education Secretary, Carlos Torrendellfabian-marelli-11419It also specified that the building was evacuated through a joint effort between the National Ministry of Security and the Federal Police. "The Ministry will file the corresponding judicial complaint so that what happened is investigated, the damages caused are assessed, and the pertinent responsibilities are determined," it indicated. Along with the statement, Pettovello concluded: "We do not want to return to an Argentina where violence, intimidation, the destruction of public property, and the occupation of public buildings are used as methods of protest. The right to demonstrate must always be exercised within the framework of the law and with respect for democratic institutions." Juan GraboisSandra PettovelloJavier Milei