Student union representatives recently met with the National Education Ministry to express their desire to restore communication and to distance themselves from any acts of violence. The meeting comes amid ongoing tensions between students and authorities over the state of education in the country. The students have been organizing protests to voice concerns about the worsening conditions in schools and universities, which they say are affecting their ability to learn effectively. This Friday, October 2, is being marked as a new day of student mobilization. Demonstrations are expected across the country as students continue to demand improvements in their educational environment. The protests have been growing in intensity as students feel their concerns are not being adequately addressed by the government. In response to the ongoing unrest, the Minister of National Education announced today that "a little more than 400 institutions" would be closed. This decision follows a period of heightened protests and is seen as a measure to address the challenges faced by the education system. The closures are expected to impact both students and staff, adding further complexity to an already tense situation. The situation highlights the deepening divide between students and the government over the future of education. As the closures take effect, the focus will shift to whether this move will lead to a resolution or further escalation of the conflict. The coming days will be crucial in determining the next steps in this ongoing struggle.