On September 2, 2024, Argentine Federal Police officers blocked student and staff access to the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo University, citing expired fire extinguishers.
In July, the government took over the management of the university and appointed Eduardo Maurizzio as the new rector
On September 2, police, clad in riot gear, blocked access to the campus’ main entrance. A handful of students and university staff who were already in the building were also prevented from exiting. Eduardo Maurizzio, the new government-appointed rector, announced to staff that they were not allowed to enter the university because of
The following day, Argentina’s Inter-University Council said that it was concerned about “the constant intimidatory function of the police presence” at the Mothers’ University.
Scholars at Risk is concerned about police blocking access to a university
Sources:
https://buenosairesherald.com/society/social-movements/mothers-of-plaza-de-mayo-ask-for-iachr-protection-after-police-blockade-university
https://www.telesurtv.net/policia-argentina-vuelve-a-intervenir-en-la-universidad-de-las-madres-de-plaza-de-mayo/
