# Universidad de Los Andes rector candidacy

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/universidad-de-los-andes-rector-candidacy
> Updated: 2026-10-28T13:29:39.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2.

Virgilio Castillo, a candidate for Rector of the Universidad de Los Andes (ULA), has engaged in various outreach efforts ahead of the November 11 elections. 

Castillo initially met with representatives from 13 student movements in Mérida to present his Electoral Operational Plan. During these meetings, student leaders expressed support for his candidacy and emphasized the importance of organization to ensure voter turnout. 

Subsequently, Castillo expanded his campaign to the Boconó municipality in Trujillo state. During a visit to the Dr. Pedro Rincón Gutiérrez Ecology Center, he pledged to pursue the establishment of a university extension in the region to better serve local research and community needs.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Virgilio Castillo pledges to expand Universidad de Los Andes to Boconó

ULA rector candidate Virgilio Castillo has committed to establishing a university extension in Boconó, Venezuela, to bolster local academic and research opportunities.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/virgilio-castillo-pledges-to-expand-universidad-de-los-andes-to-bocon

### 2026-10-20: Virgilio Castillo presents electoral plan to ULA student movements

ULA Rector candidate Virgilio Castillo presented his electoral operational plan to 13 student movements ahead of the November 11 elections.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/virgilio-castillo-presents-electoral-plan-to-ula-student-movements

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