Javier Milei supporters like to think they’re internet savvy. They call it tener calle online, referencing the idea that their street-smart, albeit in cyberspace. There is some evidence to back their claim. After all, their leader went from political debutant to president in only 2 years, thanks in no small part to social media. The thing is, no matter how mighty someone may be, everyone eventually runs into a foe that gives them a run for their money.

For the libertarians, the challenge to their status as online agenda-setting kings is coming from none other than public university members and supporters. In the face of steep slashes in university funding, pride in these institutions has sparked on the internet and spilled over into the streets.

The most vivid example was the massive April 23 march in Buenos Aires and other major cities, where thousands of people protested against budget cuts to public universities. In the middle of all the banners, flags, and chants, one particular item stood out: a coat of arms plastered on signs and T-shirts stating that universities are “free, open, and federal.”

A post shared by Pilar Dibujito | Estampillas 🇦🇷 (@pilardibujito)

The design was done by Pilar Veiga, a 23 year-old graphic design student at University of Buenos Aires who goes by the artistic........

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