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Universidad de Los Andes electoral process

Overview

The Universidad de Los Andes (ULA) in Venezuela has initiated its first elections for university authorities and co-government bodies in 18 years.

Following discussions with the Ministry of Higher Education regarding legal and technical aspects, acting Rector Patricia Rosenzweig confirmed the election schedule. The process included co-government elections on October 7, 2026, followed by scheduled votes for deans and authorities in November and December. The University Council had previously sought reports on Supreme Tribunal of Justice (TSJ) rulings to navigate transitional electoral regulations.

The elections, which involve approximately 300 professors, aim to address institutional paralysis and academic self-management that had persisted since 2008 due to various TSJ rulings. The process seeks to renew leadership and facilitate curricular restructuring.

Entities

Universidad de los Andes · Tribunal Supremo de Justicia · Patricia Rosenzweig · Ministerio de Educación Universitaria · Mario Bonucci

Timeline

  1. [POLITICS] 5 sources
    University of Los Andes holds elections after 18-year hiatus

    The University of Los Andes in Táchira is conducting elections to renew its co-government bodies, ending an 18-year period of institutional paralysis caused by judicial rulings.

  2. [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Universidad de Los Andes confirms 2026 election schedule

    The Universidad de Los Andes has ratified its 2026 election schedule for authorities and co-government, despite rumors regarding potential suspensions and internal administrative allegations.

Sources

comunicacioncontinua.com · el-carabobeno.com · elinformadorve.com · lanacionweb.com · notiespartano.com · reporterosdemerida.com.ve