Student Leaders Announce Candidacy for UCV Federation Leadership

Student leader Rosa Cucunubá has officially declared her candidacy for the presidency of the Federation of University Centers (FCU) at the Central University of Venezuela (UCV). She will run alongside Octavio González, who is seeking the vice presidency, in the student elections scheduled for June 26.

The pair will lead the "Elecciones Libres" (Free Elections) slate, aiming to garner support from students at Venezuela's main university. The elections will determine the new leadership for student representation within the UCV.

Cucunubá, a law student at UCV, currently serves as the FCU vice president. Her background includes involvement with the NGO Cedice Libertad and political activism as a member of Vente Venezuela, an organization led by María Corina Machado, where she has focused on defending freedoms and citizen participation. During her tenure, she has worked closely with student centers to address community needs and enhance student representation.

González, also a law student, is a principal university counselor. His participation in the November 2024 university elections saw him receive significant student backing for governing bodies. He is affiliated with Alianza Bravo Pueblo, led by former metropolitan mayor Antonio Ledezma, and has engaged in social activities through the NGO Ponte Las Pilas in Caracas communities. Within UCV, González has focused on university governance, advocating for student representation and institutional strengthening, emphasizing human rights and student involvement in decision-making.

Both candidates aim to bolster student representation and institutional processes at the university. Their platforms are expected to address key issues facing the UCV student body.