VOICED : Estudiantes protestan contra recortes al presupuesto educativo en Ecuador

In Ecuador, students and teachers protested against the announced budget cuts to higher education for the upcoming year. The cuts, amounting to $117 million, are expected to impact academic offerings, infrastructure, and scholarships. President Guillermo Lazo's government plans to allocate nearly $1.17 billion for higher education in 2022, a 6% decrease from 2021. The protestors demand the government fulfill campaign promises to improve education and health conditions. The National Assembly, led by the opposition, urged the government to reconsider the budget allocations or provide compensations to support universities and research.

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