Demonstration against cuts in education budgets in Brazil. (REUTERS / Adriano Machado)

Education Budget is Cut Off, A Huge Demonstration by Brazilians

Brazil - It is reported that on Thursday (5/30) thousands of residents did a demonstrations in several cities in Brazil again with the same aspiration, which was rejecting President Jair Bolsonaro's policy of cutting the education budget by 30 percent. Bolsonaro is expected to cut the education budget by around IDR 5.7 trillion. This immediately provoked opposition from academics, students and students.

The demonstration became the second protest since the first national demonstration on May 15. This demonstration took place after thousands of pro Bolsonaro protesters filled up the city of Brazil on Sunday (5/26). They provided support for Bolsonaro whose popularity plummeted during the first five months of the reign. The policy also resulted in postponement of post-graduate scholarships for a number of students majoring in science and humanities.

Lina Vilela, a teacher in Brazil stated that, the main message is that 30 percent of the education budget cuts are unclear and inhibit higher education in the country. In the demonstration, demonstrators held a poster saying "Our books and pencils are our weapons." Several protesters in Rio de Janeiro also carried signs that depicted Bolsonaro as "an enemy of education."

Meanwhile, the Brazilian Minister of Education warned that teachers, students and parents were not allowed to hold demonstrations during school hours. However, Isadora Duarte who is a student in Brazil opposed the warning, because according to her, the protest was the only way to show disagreement with the government's plan.

The demonstrators also asked Congress to immediately approve the repairment of government pension guarantees that is delayed until today. This is considered as a reform key that will boost economic growth as the number of unemployed people are so high, while they want to achieve their dreams.

Source: https://www.cnnindonesia.com/internasional/20190531133653-134-400013/rakyat-brasil-demo-lagi-tolak-anggaran-pendidikan-disunat