Chile student federation calls national strike over 2027 budget

Confech, Chile's student federation, has called for a national strike and mobilization on October 1, 2024, in response to the government's 2027 Budget Law, demanding no cuts to education funding. The call signals organized opposition to the budget and could escalate into broader social unrest if the government does not adjust its proposal. The strike's impact will depend on participation and whether other unions join.