National Autonomous University of Mexico Expels Seven Students for Illegal Occupation
The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) has announced the expulsion of seven students who illegally occupied facilities in the University City from May 22 to July 25 of this year. This occupation caused significant damage to the university heritage, including vandalism and the destruction of buildings and furniture.
The expelled students were enrolled in various faculties, including Philosophy and Letters, Political and Social Sciences, Higher Studies Iztacala, Higher Studies Aragón, and the National School of Social Work. They were notified of their expulsion by the university’s legal offices.
On May 22, the individuals forcefully entered the General Office of the College of Sciences and Humanities, evicting the staff working there. During their occupation, they also took over other adjacent spaces.
The vandalism and destruction caused by the occupants were widespread. Damage included countless graffiti and holes in walls and ceilings, smashed doors and windows, destroyed security cameras, collapsed floors, unusable furniture, and the theft of official documents.
The UNAM strongly condemns any conduct that violates university activities and undermines the heritage protected by Mexican society.