Mass protests erupted across the country as students and supporters took to the streets in the largest demonstration of its kind, rallying for increased education funding. Authorities reported thousands of arrests amid the nationwide movement, which organizers say reflects growing public frustration over underfunded schools. The scale of the turnout—exceeding a quarter-million participants—underscores the urgency of the issue, though clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement have intensified tensions. With schools at the center of the debate, the protests have drawn sharp political reactions and raised questions about long-term solutions.
More than a quarter of a million people rallied nationwide to support school students demanding more education funding, according to government figures, with thousands of arrests.
