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UASLP Students Extend Strike Over Alleged Assault as University Ousts Officials, Expels Two

A separate probe of an economics professor for alleged harassment is underway with precautionary measures in place.

Overview

  • Student occupations spread to multiple faculties and an indefinite strike was declared, with protesters blocking up to 35 roads across San Luis Potosí and demonstrating at the state prosecutor’s office.
  • Rector Alejandro Javier Zermeño accepted the resignation of Law Faculty director Germán Federico Pedroza Gaitán and removed Defensoría head Magdalena González Vega, while ordering a review and reinforcement of university protocols.
  • Two law students were expelled over their alleged involvement, with the university stressing these are administrative actions as the criminal investigation proceeds with the Fiscalía and victim support continues.
  • Organizers submitted a seven-point petition that calls for expulsions, leadership changes, recognition of systemic gender violence, protections against reprisals, and attention to demands from other faculties.
  • The university opened an administrative investigation into a Faculty of Economics professor accused by students of sexual harassment, with a roughly 15‑day review process and measures to prevent contact between the parties.