The University of Buenos Aires expressed its 'extreme concern' regarding the 2026 National Budget bill promoted by the national government. Among the most critical points highlighted by the institution are: Salary loss: The salaries of teachers, non-teaching staff, and scientists have lost nearly 40% of their purchasing power since December 2023. Educational funding: UBA denounced the attempt to repeal the University Funding Law, which would deepen the sector's crisis. Care risk: Cuts in operating expenses impact the response capacity of health centers that have historically served the population on a massive scale. Within the framework of the debate taking place in the Chamber of Deputies, UBA urged lawmakers to reject or amend the budget bill to guarantee the real needs of national universities and ensure a salary recomposition that allows for the sustainability of the scientific and educational system. As the institution warned in a press release, its university hospitals would receive 30% fewer resources in real terms next year compared to 2025, which would jeopardize the operational capacity of essential health centers. The measure would directly affect the functioning of flagship establishments such as the Hospital de Clínicas General San Martín, the Ángel Roffo Oncology Institute, and the Dr. Alfredo Lanari Medical Research Institute, which provide care to more than 700,000 patients annually, as reported by the Argentine News Agency.
