- Due to low school enrollment, classes are closing in public schools in Buenos Aires. Given the decline in enrollment due to the low birth rate, the closures of undergraduate programs begin. In 2025, the number of people starting primary school fell by 25% compared to 2020. And by 2028, this decline will reach total levels, according to a report from the Buenos Aires government, which estimates that state schools will lose 6,000 students in the first grade between 2023 and 2028.
- The budget is discussed in the Senate. The ruling party is trying to approve the project without changes after half the approval of MPs. This is crucial for the government as it sets the 2026 budget plan after two consecutive years of extending the 2023 budget, and its sanction acts as a signal to the markets and international organizations of the government’s policy performance.
- Holiday sales rose 1.3% year over year. According to the Argentine Confederation of Medium Enterprises, the average ticket cost just over 36,200 pesos. The category with the highest growth was perfumery, followed by footwear and leather goods and clothing and accessories.
- The Buenos Aires government has made the 2026 school calendar official. The Ministry of Education of the Province of Buenos Aires has determined that classes for most levels and modalities will begin on March 2nd, while the end of the school year will be on December 22nd. The timetable guarantees 190 teaching days. The winter holidays are from July 20th to 31st.
- Donald Trump claimed he launched an attack against IS terrorists in Nigeria. The president accused them of persecuting Christians in this country. “Under my leadership, our country will not allow Islamist terrorism to thrive. May God bless our armed forces,” the president posted on social media. Meanwhile, the Defense Minister expressed gratitude for the cooperation of the Nigerian government.
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