# University of Los Andes rectorate elections

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/university-of-los-andes-rectorate-elections
> Updated: 2026-08-10T01:56:58.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The University of Los Andes (ULA) in Venezuela has initiated the process to elect new university authorities, marking the first such elections in nearly twenty years. Following the closure of registration by the Central Electoral Commission, several candidates and four complete teams have registered to compete for the rectorate.

The newly elected leadership is expected to take office on November 11, tasked with managing the institution following a prolonged period of administrative and structural crisis.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-10: University leadership transitions underway in Argentina and Venezuela

Universities in Argentina and Venezuela are navigating institutional transitions, with UNT facing rectorate vacancies due to legal rulings and ULA holding dialogues for academic renewal.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-leadership-transitions-underway-in-argentina-and-venezuela

### 2026-08-08: University of Los Andes begins rectorate elections

The University of Los Andes in Venezuela has launched its electoral process to renew university authorities after nearly 20 years, featuring multiple candidates for the rectorate.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/university-of-los-andes-begins-rectorate-elections

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