In Argentina, a significant number of schools will not operate on March 9, due to a strike called by various teachers' unions in solidarity with an international feminist movement honoring International Women's Day. This strike comes just a week after a national protest that disrupted the start of the school year in fifteen provinces, raising questions about the stability of educational operations in the Buenos Aires Metropolitan Area (AMBA) and beyond.

The Ministry of Education in Buenos Aires anticipates a low level of participation in the strike among local schools, yet many institutions are still expected to participate in the action, reflecting the ongoing tensions between educators' demands for rights and institutional operations. The Confederation of Workers of Education (Ctera) confirmed its involvement, indicating strong support for the feminist cause from the educational sector.

This event not only highlights the ongoing struggle for women's rights in Argentina but also underscores the challenges faced by the educational system amidst activism and labor actions. The implications of such strikes can lead to significant disruptions in the academic calendar, further complicating an already tumultuous start to the educational year in the country.