The Effects of Milei’s "Chainsaw" on Argentina’s Scientific System

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In just 17 months, President Javier Milei’s administration has caused an unprecedented setback in Argentina’s science and technology sector. The situation is alarming:

Public investment has dropped to 0.15% of GDP, a level not seen since the 2002 crisis.

Over 4,000 scientists and technicians have lost their jobs.

New researcher admissions to CONICET have been frozen.

Scholarship and salary purchasing power has fallen by more than 30%.

Labs, projects, and research teams are being dismantled due to lack of funding.

Without investment in science, there is no sustainable development, no innovation, and no technological sovereignty.

This crisis doesn’t just affect scientists — it threatens the future of the country.

Argentina cannot afford to lose decades of accumulated progress.

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