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UNAM Weighs Student Entry Searches After Two Campus Attacks, Rector Says

The university has opened talks with CCH Sur families to shape additional measures.

Overview

  • Rector Leonardo Lomelí called the incidents at CCH Sur on Monday and FES Acatlán on Thursday lamentable and said searches before classes are under consideration.
  • He ordered a review and refinement of response protocols, pointing to a quick deployment at FES Acatlán as the standard going forward.
  • UNAM will redouble efforts to bolster campus security while expanding psychological services for students.
  • Lomelí said authorities are not overwhelmed, emphasizing that most students remain focused on their studies.
  • He linked recent behavior to post-pandemic strains and social media influences, underscoring the need for stronger mental-health campaigns.