UNAM Rector Rejects Claim Faculty Supported Neoliberal Model

UNAM rector Leonardo Lomelí states the economics faculty maintained a critical stance against neoliberal economic policies for 44 years.

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Leonardo Lomelí Vanegas, rector of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), stated that at least 44 of the last 50 years have been marked by low economic growth and instability. ^[1] Lomelí asserted that during the period of low growth, neoliberal policies predominated in Mexico. ^[2] The rector stated that supposing the faculty aligned with the dominant neoliberal model during these years is simply ignoring the history of the faculty. ^[3] The rector stated that the UNAM economics faculty has maintained a critical position regarding the country's economic leadership for the past 50 years. ^[4] Leonardo Lomelí Vanegas said on 2026-09-03 that reducing the education deficit requires public resources for all education, not just for UNAM. ^[5] Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo was the recipient of the rector's response regarding the higher education deficit. ^[6] The UNAM opened 2,000 places for students who did not achieve the necessary score in the control exam for their desired undergraduate degree. ^[7]

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Leonardo Lomelí Vanegas, rector of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), stated that at least 44 of the last 50 years have been marked by low economic growth and instability. · El Universal
Lomelí asserted that during the period of low growth, neoliberal policies predominated in Mexico. · El Universal
The rector stated that supposing the faculty aligned with the dominant neoliberal model during these years is simply ignoring the history of the faculty. · El Universal
The rector stated that the UNAM economics faculty has maintained a critical position regarding the country's economic leadership for the past 50 years. · El Universal
Leonardo Lomelí Vanegas said on 2026-09-03 that reducing the education deficit requires public resources for all education, not just for UNAM. · La Jornada
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo was the recipient of the rector's response regarding the higher education deficit. · La Jornada
The UNAM opened 2,000 places for students who did not achieve the necessary score in the control exam for their desired undergraduate degree. · La Jornada

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