# Academic Honoris Causa awards in Latin America > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/academic-honoris-causa-awards-in-latin-america > Updated: 2026-10-22T18:20:51.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2. Various universities in Argentina and Mexico have conferred Honoris Causa doctorates to recognize professional and social contributions. In Argentina, the Universidad de Morón awarded the title to federal judge Jorge Ernesto Rodríguez, marking the first time a graduate of the institution has received this honor. Additionally, the Universidad Nacional de Rosario scheduled an award for architect Fernando Diez to recognize his work in architectural theory and urbanism. In Mexico, the Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo (UMSNH) conferred its highest academic distinction upon Ernesto Villanueva Villanueva for his contributions to information law, freedom of expression, and legislative development. The university also issued posthumous honors to María del Rosario Ibarra de la Garza and Melchor Díaz Rubio. During the ceremony in Morelia, Rector Yarabí Ávila González stated that the recipients represent a commitment to truth and justice, noting that the distinction honors those whose work has significantly impacted society through ‘research, justice, and social struggle.’ This ceremony marked the final Honoris Causa recognition granted by the current administration. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Universidad Michoacana awards Honoris Causa doctorates The Universidad Michoacana de San Nicolás de Hidalgo awarded Honoris Causa doctorates to Ernesto Villanueva, María del Rosario Ibarra de la Garza, and Melchor Díaz Rubio for their contributions to society. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universities-in-argentina-and-mexico-confer-honoris-causa-doctorates ### 2026-10-16: Universidad de Morón awards Doctor Honoris Causa to Judge Jorge Rodríguez The Universidad de Morón awarded its first Doctor Honoris Causa degree to federal judge Jorge Ernesto Rodríguez, recognizing his three-decade judicial career and academic contributions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universidad-de-morn-awards-doctor-honoris-causa-to-judge-jorge-rodrguez --- Cite as: Academic Honoris Causa awards in Latin America. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/academic-honoris-causa-awards-in-latin-america