SEP orders halt to military academy operations in Puebla; demands student documents

Mexico's Secretariat of Public Education (SEP) has instructed educational authorities in Puebla to stop the Ignacio Zaragoza Military Academy from continuing to provide educational services. This directive comes after the discovery of operational irregularities at the institution.

Eurípides Flores, head of the Legal Affairs Unit at the SEP, explained that after identifying anomalies and notifying the state educational authority, they requested actions to prevent the institution from operating under the identified conditions. The SEP has assured students and their families that their studies will not be interrupted and that any payments made will be reimbursed.

The SEP is coordinating with the state of Puebla to initiate the necessary procedures. The current school recess period is being utilized to complete the required administrative processes before the start of the next academic cycle. This approach aims to ensure a smooth transition and avoid any disruption to students' educational trajectories.

Authorities will require the academy to provide all necessary academic documentation, such as partial or final certificates, to facilitate students' continuation of their studies at other institutions. Furthermore, the SEP will work to ensure that the institution refunds any payments made by students for re-enrollment or other school-related fees. The SEP emphasized that any administrative or legal measures taken against the academy will be conducted without infringing upon the rights of the student community.