A group of 68 Nobel Prize winners warn that Argentine science “is approaching the precipice” due to Milei cuts. Government responds that it will only finance research that provides “a direct benefit to society” Conicet is the main scientific research organization in Argentina.

The organization has been working since January with the same budget as in 2023, which means that in real terms it has only a third of the funds it had last year. The Milei Government has expressed its “surprise” at the letter, but maintains the decision to redirect resources to only some priority areas.