# Universidad Nacional de La Rioja leadership dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/universidad-nacional-de-la-rioja-leadership-dispute
> Updated: 2026-08-27T17:08:20.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

The Federal Court of Appeals of Córdoba issued a definitive ruling confirming Natalia Albarez Gómez as the rector of the Universidad Nacional de La Rioja (UNLaR). This decision concludes a legal dispute that originated in 2024, resolving challenges from the opposition group ‘Universitarios Unidos’.

Opposition leaders had questioned the officialization of her candidacy. However, the court ruled unanimously that the electoral process had formally concluded and that the rector was already actively exercising her institutional functions, leaving no further room for legal appeals.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Natalia Albarez Gómez confirmed as UNLaR rector by court

The Federal Court of Appeals of Córdoba has ratified Natalia Albarez Gómez as the rector of the Universidad Nacional de La Rioja, resolving a legal dispute initiated by opposition groups.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/natalia-albarez-gmez-confirmed-as-unlar-rector-by-court

### 2026-08-01: Universidad Nacional de Córdoba reelects rector Jhon Boretto for 2026‑2030 term

UNC re‑elects rector Jhon Boretto and vice‑rector Mariela Marchisio with 57.9% of votes, starting a 2026‑2030 term; ceremony held on campus and streamed online.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/universidad-nacional-de-crdoba-reelects-rector-jhon-boretto-for-20262030-term

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