U. Nacional

Una solicitud de intervención a la Procuraduría General de la Nación hicieron esta semana 10 exrectores de la Universidad Nacional para que ponga fin ...

U. Nacional

TL;DR

  • Ten former rectors of the National University have petitioned the Attorney General's Office to end the institution's leadership crisis.
  • The petition stems from conflicting State Council rulings on the elections of José Ismael Peña and Leopoldo Múnera.
  • The State Council ruled Peña's election legal and Múnera's illegal, with the latter's annulment having retroactive effect.
  • Former rectors argue Peña should immediately resume his duties as rector, as Múnera's annulled election means there is no vacancy.
  • They express concern that the University Superior Council and Ministry of Education are disregarding the State Council's decisions.
  • The signatories believe defending university autonomy and prioritizing institutional interests over personal ones is crucial.