Argentina’s libertarian president, Javier Milei, faces mounting pressure amidst worsening budget cuts at public universities, drawing widespread protests and a heated ideological battle. The cuts, which Milei claims are necessary to reach zero deficit, have sparked outrage among students and faculty, who fear for the future of quality education. With the University of Buenos Aires, one of Latin America’s top institutions, facing a shutdown, the crisis highlights the broader ideological divide and the precarious state of Argentina’s economy.