# University leadership elections in Colombia and Mexico

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/university-leadership-elections-in-colombia-and-mexico
> Updated: 2026-10-15T23:06:26.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Academic institutions in Colombia and Mexico are conducting leadership selection processes. In Colombia, the Universidad Distrital Francisco José de Caldas has initiated forums for the election of deans across four faculties, including Arts, Sciences and Education, Environment and Natural Resources, and Health Sciences. These forums involve students, professors, and alumni, with electronic voting scheduled for late October.

In Mexico, the Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro (UAAAN) is moving forward with its rectorate renewal. Despite student protests regarding the methodology used to select a three-person candidate shortlist, the University Council voted 18 to 17 to proceed with the current candidates.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: University leadership elections proceed in Colombia and Mexico

Universities in Colombia and Mexico are conducting leadership elections, including dean selections at Universidad Distrital and a contested rectorate process at Universidad Autónoma Agraria Antonio Narro.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-leadership-elections-proceed-in-colombia-and-mexico

### 2026-09-24: Guatemala and Colombia see leadership transitions in migration council and national university

Guatemala begins the selection process for new Conamigua leadership, while Colombia's National University faces controversy over the appointment of new deans following quorum disputes.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/guatemala-and-colombia-see-leadership-transitions-in-migration-council-and-national-university

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