Oswaldo Chacón Rojas appointed Unach rector for new term

Oswaldo Chacón Rojas has been designated as the new rector of the Autonomous University of Chiapas (Unach) for the 2026-2030 term, following his appointment by the university's governing board. Chacón Rojas previously stepped in to complete the 2022-2026 term, having been appointed in December 2024.

In his new mandate, Chacón Rojas stated his commitment to the growth and expansion of Unach. He emphasized the importance of integrating young people, especially those from indigenous communities, into undergraduate and postgraduate programs. This expansion will leverage new technologies while also reinforcing social and human values.

He further stressed the need for university students to cultivate solidarity, empathy, resilience, and teamwork, contributing to community development. The designation process involved extensive consultation with the university community and interested organizations, allowing the governing board to identify key challenges and the needs of Chiapas. The board evaluated the academic, professional, and managerial backgrounds of eight candidates, alongside their institutional development plans.

Chacón Rojas holds a law degree from Unach, a doctorate in Political Theory from the Autonomous University of Madrid, and a doctorate in Political and Social Sciences from the National Institute of Fiscal Studies. His academic credentials also include master's degrees and specializations in areas such as Amerindian Studies, Human Rights, and International Studies from institutions in Spain and Mexico.