UAEM Resumes In-Person Classes with New Security Measures Amidst Ongoing Student Occupation

The Autonomous University of the State of Morelos (UAEM) has restarted in-person classes at its Chamilpa campus, implementing significant new safety protocols. This includes upgraded security filters, the installation of 80 new video surveillance cameras, and a digital registration system designed to enhance campus security. The return to classrooms began with preparatory courses. Despite these measures, the ongoing student occupation of the Rector's Tower and the Emiliano Zapata Auditorium continues. These areas have been occupied since March 2, following the discovery of a deceased student, Kimberly, near the university. The student protests, which began after Kimberly's disappearance on February 20, escalated with the later discovery of another student, Karol, who went missing after class in March and was found dead days later. These events fueled demands for improved safety conditions both on and off campus. While a student strike concluded on April 30, allowing for a return to virtual classes, the physical occupation of key university buildings persists, highlighting the unresolved tensions between the administration's efforts to normalize operations and the students' continued demands for security and justice.