The Government of Javier Milei expressed its stance on the episodes of violence and discrimination against libertarian students at the National University of Mar del Plata (UNMDP) and demanded that the institution's authorities take measures to ensure the safety and freedom of expression of all.
The response was disseminated by the Undersecretary of University Policies of the Nation, Alejandro Álvarez, who posted a message on his X account indicating that he acted on the express instruction of the Minister of Human Capital, Sandra Pettovello.
“In light of the repeated acts of violence and discrimination at the National University of Mar del Plata, by express instruction of the minister [Sandra Pettovello], we insist on demanding that the rector, Mónica Biasone, take responsibility and put an end to the violence. If she cannot do so, she should request assistance from the security forces. Continuing with her passive attitude is complicity with the violent,” wrote Álvarez.
The official shared a note sent to the university, in which he questioned the hate speech made during a University Assembly against students who hold different political ideas.
“I am addressing you because I have become aware, through digital media, of the aggressive statements made during a University Assembly of that Educational Institution by a supposed teacher - a militant of a socialist political group against those students who have other political ideas, disqualifying them as 'fascists' and inciting violence against them to exclude them from participating in university activities,” expressed the undersecretary.
In the same presentation, Álvarez described these behaviors as incompatible with democratic coexistence that university institutions must guarantee.
