Pedro González named interim rector of Unachi after Etelvina de Bonagas resigns

Pedro González has been appointed the interim rector of the Autonomous University of Chiriquí (Unachi), stepping in after the resignation of Etelvina Medianero de Bonagas. The University General Council made the decision to install González, a professor at the institution.

Upon assuming the role, González announced his intention to lead an "open administration" focused on the well-being of all university stakeholders. He is scheduled to meet with officials from the Ministry of Economy and Finance and the Ministry of Education this Wednesday. The purpose of these meetings is to evaluate Unachi's current financial and administrative conditions, aiming to address the university's stagnation.

However, the decision has not been universally welcomed. Some students and faculty members expressed dissatisfaction, having previously called for the resignation of all current vice-rectors and trusted administrative staff of the former rector. They advocate for a completely new administration to ensure fairness in the upcoming internal elections.

The Unachi Supreme Electoral Tribunal is expected to meet this Wednesday, potentially releasing a calendar for the internal electoral process to select a new rector for the next two and a half years.

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I will be carrying out an administration of adaptation and open doors, where the well-being of the university segments is sought.