The rector of UBA warned of the possible closure of the university this year: “If there is no money we will have no other option”

in the midst of conflict between government and universities For budget items, already three days later federal march This Tuesday the Rector of UBA was called, Riccardo Gelpi, warned that The University of Buenos Aires may close its doors this year If the national authorities do not pay the requested amount.

His worrying statements were expressed in communication with radio meterWhere this Saturday the representative of the institution mentioned the conflict of educational establishments with the liberal administration and emphasized that Consequences that may lead to lack of consent.

In this sense, although the rector emphasized that It is their intention that the university continue to operate

He said that like before, the current situation is discouraging. However, he says so Hope is not lost since the management of Xavier Miley Change your currency.

“Our view is that we don’t want to close. Obviously, we don’t want to close. I, by definition, because of my structure, because of the way I am, always try to be the solution maker and I would like to think that the government will modify its behavior and give us money. I hope so,” Gelpi declared in a radio interview.

But he warned: “Now, if they do not provide the funding, we will have to close or not provide the services that we normally provide. Because if we don’t have money, we can’t work, obviously.

Although the Rector was clear in his words, a few seconds later he returned to the topic in a more concrete way and with comparisons to everyday life, which he used 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 synthesized.

Similarly, Gelpi questioned the government for addressing the issue of public education, public health and public science, saying: “They are cutting without discriminating between what works well and what works poorly.”

In this context, the Under Secretary of University Policy also expressed his views.Alejandro Alvarez, Who warned universities despite tension between parties The government will go ahead with the audit “no matter what”.

This was through a post on his social networks where the person in charge of the area tweeted: “An important notice: no matter what happens, no matter what you do, at least as long as Xavier Miley is president, the money of people going to universities will be audited, the control of spending in universities is in the law on higher education”.

His message was accompanied by a photo in which part of Article Two of that law was read. ,The national state is responsible for providing funding, supervision and oversight to national universities., and also supervise and inspect private universities. The province and the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires are responsible for providing financing, supervision and inspection of state-run higher training institutions and provincial universities in their respective jurisdictions,” the statement shared by officials said.

Next Tuesday, April 23, amid heated debate between the national government and university officials A march in support of the public university, It will take place from Congress to Plaza de Mayo to protest further funding cuts. The rally will start at 3:30 pm, while the main event will take place at 6 pm in front of the Casa Rosada, where a speech will be given in which they will demand an update of the budget amid rising inflation. The adjustment which the executive is implementing in all areas.