Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

Higher education initiatives in Guayaquil

3 clusters · 13 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Guayaquil offers 1,960 scholarships for public university preparation

Higher education in Guayaquil is being addressed through career guidance initiatives, scholarship programs, and academic partnerships with local government. To assist high school graduates facing economic and vocational

Mexico water infrastructure and management

2 clusters · 36 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: Municipalities implement infrastructure and environmental projects

Mexico continues to implement regional projects to improve water management and infrastructure. In the State of Mexico, the Las Jaras-Barranca Grande wastewater collector is being initiated to benefit 71,000 residents in

UNAM to return to in-person admission exams

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: UNAM to return to in-person admission exams after online fraud

The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) reported widespread misconduct during its first online undergraduate admission exam. A transparency request identified 3,248 incidents of irregularities, including the u

Latin American municipal urban management

5 clusters · 141 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Saltillo implements urban maintenance and infrastructure projects

Municipalities across Latin America continue to undertake diverse urban management, sanitation, and infrastructure initiatives. Recent developments highlight crisis management and regional preparations for the upcoming s

Latin American academic and professional forums

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Latin American academic leaders address higher education challenges

Academic and professional forums in Latin America have recently focused on diverse regional challenges, ranging from educational management to international political economy. In the educational sector, the XVII Latin Am

Veterinary medicine and public health observance

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 2 days ago

Latest: Veterinary Medicine Day highlights role in public health

On September 9, Brazil observes Veterinary Medicine Day, emphasizing the profession’s impact on both animal and human health. The day highlights the role of veterinarians in preventing zoonoses—diseases such as rabies, l

Sargassum crisis reaches record weight and regional scale

20 clusters · 109 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Sargassum seaweed bloom impacts global coastlines and economies

By September 2026, the sargassum crisis has escalated into a massive ecological and economic event. The floating belt, described by ecologists as ‘the largest interconnected floating biome on Earth’, stretched 5,500 mile

Colombian presidential transition and legal disputes

7 clusters · 78 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Gustavo Petro faces legal rulings and UNGRD interference allegations

During the 2026 Colombian presidential transition from Gustavo Petro to Abelardo de la Espriella, oversight bodies have intensified monitoring of state procurement and expenditures. Following the transition, the Comptrol

Kidnappings and political crisis in Peru

5 clusters · 99 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Jenss Lara kidnapping in Trujillo reveals planned attack by ‘Los Pulpos’

Recent criminal activity in Peru has involved high-profile kidnappings of businessmen. In Lima, police rescued Colombian businessman Jhon Jairo Parra Montoya after an armed confrontation near the El Ángel cemetery involv

Mexico expands education infrastructure and scholarship aid

20 clusters · 121 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Mexico's Welfare Secretary announces 289 million pesos for education projects

By early September 2026, Mexican authorities continued to expand youth empowerment and educational support through infrastructure investments, scholarship programs, and organized enrollment processes. In the State of Mex

UNAM admissions scandal: fraud arrests and return to in-p-p

28 clusters · 284 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: UNAM returns to in-person admission exams after online testing failures

UNAM’s first fully online admission exam for the 2026–27 cycle attracted approximately 158,700 candidates. Irregularities were detected, including cellphone use, identity substitution, and suspected AI-assisted cheating.

UNAM-China academic and scientific cooperation

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 8 days ago

Latest: UNAM promotes Latin American literature and science through international initiatives

The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) and the Chinese government are working to expand academic and scientific cooperation. During a meeting between Rector Leonardo Lomelí and China’s Minister of Science an

International University Theater Festival participation

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: UNAY students reach final of International University Theater Festival

The 33rd International University Theater Festival (FITU), organized by UNAM, features various Mexican university productions. In early September, the University of Colima’s high school theater group, Orión, was schedu

Cultural events on historical memory and literature

2 clusters · 8 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Cultural events highlight Cuban literature and Chilean historical memory

Cultural institutions in Spain, Cuba, Mexico, and Chile are hosting various exhibitions and events centered on historical memory and literature. In Spain, an immersive video titled ‘Del Olvido a la Luz’ explores the dem

Mexico fuel-theft crackdown and Ruffo Appel legal battle

61 clusters · 328 sources · last updated 10 days ago

Latest: Mexico combats fuel smuggling and 4.6 billion peso tax evasion

The nationwide anti-huachicol campaign intensified through August 2026. In Tamaulipas, joint operations in Ciudad Victoria dismantled a suspected clandestine center near a strategic Pemex pipeline, where authorities seiz

Nuevo Laredo science museum naming and development

3 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Nuevo Laredo to open Science and Technology Museum

The Nuevo Laredo City Council has approved a proposal to name the city’s new Museum of Science, Technology, and Planetarium after Dr. Annie Pardo Cemo. Dr. Pardo Cemo is a distinguished Mexican scientist and Emeritus P

2026 Mexican running events

17 clusters · 50 sources · last updated 13 days ago

Latest: Cristhian Pacheco wins Mexico City Marathon amid successful weekend for Peruvian sports

The 2026 Mexican running season reached a milestone with the XLIII Mexico City Marathon on 30 August. The event, which expected over 30,000 participants, saw runners start near the UNAM Central Library and Olympic Stadiu

Mexico demographic aging and socioeconomic impact

2 clusters · 22 sources · last updated 15 days ago

Latest: Mexico faces rapid demographic aging and rising care needs

Mexico is undergoing a rapid demographic transition as its elderly population grows. Data from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI) and CONAPO indicate that individuals aged 60 and older now account

UACJ mental health and digital wellness initiatives

2 clusters · 12 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez addresses digital challenges

The Universidad Autónoma de Ciudad Juárez (UACJ) has focused its academic initiatives on mental health and social well-being. The university hosted its fourth Social Work Conferences, where Rector Daniel Alberto Constand

International book fairs in Mexico

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: UNAM hosts VIII FILUNI international book fair

The eighth edition of the International Book Fair of University Women and Men (FILUNI) is being held at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). The event includes academic and cultural activities, such as ed

Popocatépetl volcano activity continues, Yellow Phase 2

9 clusters · 34 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Popocatépetl volcano maintains Yellow Phase 2 alert level

Since heightened activity began in late June 2026, Popocatépetl has remained under a Yellow Phase 2 alert. Following two shallow tectonic earthquakes on 31 July, Cenapred and the SSPC maintained the alert level, warning

Cosmetic industry personalization and technological shift

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 19 days ago

Latest: Beauty industry shifts toward personalization and digital advertising

The cosmetic and beauty industries are transitioning from mass-market standardization toward hyper-personalization. This shift is driven by the integration of artificial intelligence and big data, which allow for acceler

Latin American university academic rankings

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Latin American universities lead regional rankings

International academic rankings have highlighted the performance of various Latin American higher education institutions. In Ecuador, six universities were included in the QS World University Rankings 2027. The Universi

Mexico judicial system and legal research autonomy

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 25 days ago

Latest: Judicial reforms and accountability efforts reported in Mexico and Colombia

Mexico has transitioned its justice system to utilize oral trials as the primary method for courtroom proceedings. This shift, occurring nearly two decades ago, is credited with enhancing transparency and litigation qual

Death of Mexican writer Vicente Quirarte

2 clusters · 10 sources · last updated 29 days ago

Latest: Vicente Quirarte, prominent Mexican writer and academic, dies at 72

Vicente Quirarte Castañeda, a highly influential Mexican poet, essayist, playwright, and researcher, died in Mexico City on August 11, 2026, at the age of 72. A prominent figure in contemporary Ibero-American literature