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UNAM Shifts Dozens of Campuses Online as Rector Pledges Legal Action Over Digital Threats

University officials say many messages are false and are working with Mexico City cyber police and prosecutors to identify the authors.

Overview

  • Multiple faculties, FES and CCH campuses suspended in-person classes or moved online, with media counts ranging from roughly two to three dozen affected facilities.
  • UNAM has filed six criminal complaints over the threats and is preparing three more, according to General Counsel Hugo Concha Cantú.
  • The Special Security Commission met Tuesday to tighten access controls, reinforce lighting and surveillance, and broaden mental‑health support, with CCH Sur instructed to accelerate entry upgrades.
  • University teams conducted inspections at CCH Sur reviewing lighting, panic buttons and cameras, and compiled a list of urgent fixes to be addressed promptly.
  • Authorities report many threats are re-shared or unfounded yet continue to cause disruptions, leading some units to remote instruction and others to temporary stoppages.