# University of Costa Rica disciplinary dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/university-of-costa-rica-disciplinary-dispute
> Updated: 2026-09-22T01:51:04.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

In Costa Rica, Deputy Ariel Mora has called for the University of Costa Rica (UCR) to finalize a disciplinary process against professor Diego Alexander Ugalde Fajardo. The investigation stems from offensive remarks Ugalde made against President Laura Fernández during an August 6 demonstration.

The UCR has stated that the comments are “incompatible with the respect required in public debate and the values of a university institution.” While the School of Teacher Training confirmed that the matter has been referred to the Labor Relations Board, Ugalde remains employed as a full-time interim professor. Mora argued that university autonomy should not be used to “facilitate impunity” and demanded accountability for the publicly funded institution.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Deputy Javiera Rodríguez files complaint against UC academic

Chilean Deputy Javiera Rodríguez filed a formal complaint against UC academic Sebastián Gray following a social media comment she described as a threat involving violence.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/deputy-javiera-rodrguez-files-complaint-against-uc-academic

### 2026-08-24: University of Costa Rica faces pressure over professor disciplinary case

Deputy Ariel Mora is urging the University of Costa Rica to finalize disciplinary proceedings against professor Diego Ugalde for offensive remarks directed at President Laura Fernández.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-costa-rica-faces-pressure-over-professor-disciplinary-case

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