Legislators hail UNAM's control exam review; 'Mexico needs top professionals'

Mexican legislators from the PRI, PAN, and Morena parties have lauded the National Autonomous University of Mexico's (UNAM) decision to implement a new in-person control exam for prospective students, following the discovery of anomalies during the online application process. Rubén Moreira, coordinator of the Institutional Revolutionary Party's parliamentary group, stressed the importance of respecting UNAM's autonomy, stating that decisions regarding exam repetitions or alternative mechanisms should be made by the university itself. He also affirmed that parents have the right to seek legal remedies, such as amparos, if they believe original exam results should be upheld. Daniel Chimal García, a PAN deputy, agreed that repeating the exam was the only way to rectify the error. He noted that many diligent students were unfairly excluded due to cheating, and praised the university for acknowledging the issue and proceeding with a new application. PAN deputy Paulina Rubio added that students retaking the exam will face renewed pressure. She asserted that Mexico needs "professionals of stature" rather than those who "copy," drawing a parallel to the current administration. Rubio sees the university's decision as a positive step for the government to acknowledge and correct mistakes.