VOICED : Alcalde prohíbe uso de lenguaje inclusivo en escuelas de Buenos Aires

The government of Buenos Aires has banned the use of inclusive language in schools, arguing that teachers must adhere to traditional Spanish language rules. This decision, led by Mayor Horacio Rodríguez Larreta, is a response to poor language and literature test results. The ban prohibits the use of non-binary gender markers like 'E', 'X', or '@'. The decision has faced opposition from teachers' unions and student groups, who argue it conflicts with comprehensive sexual education and the 2012 gender identity law. Despite resistance from adults, inclusive language remains popular among youth and is recognized in some Argentine universities. In Argentina's federal system, the national Ministry of Education sets educational policy, but districts manage implementation.

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